Rangers 2-0 Hibernian: Hosts win to keep pace at top of Premiership
Rangers kept pace with Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership after easing to victory over struggling Hibernian at Ibrox.
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Hibs don't want to make same mistake Hearts did against Rangers
If their own match against St Mirren did not serve as an adequate reminder of the damage that can be inflicted when chances are not taken, the way rivals Hearts were unpicked at Ibrox just over 24 hours later offered Hibs another cautionary tale of how fortunes can quickly turn.
Hibs verdict: It has to click in front of goal soon - Ibrox trip would be ideal time to start firing on all cylinders
The jeering at full time as Hibs sunk to a second home defeat in three matches was predictable. Fans are getting fed up. The goodwill sparked by a battling Edinburgh derby performance had been washed away at a damp Easter Road by half-time on Saturday.
Hearts verdict: Frustration at Easter Road but a draw suits Tynecastle side more than Hibs
Three second-half efforts by on-loan Everton forward Ellis Simms should have taken care of business in Leith. Debutant Hibs goalkeeper Kevin Dabrowski repelled all three, becoming Hearts’ scourge for the evening.
Fiesty Hibs start, Hearts take grip, Sibbick rescues a point - how the Edinburgh derby unfolded at Easter Road
Hearts protected their 12 point gap over their rivals and while they will be disappointed that they couldn’t extend that during their latest visit across the capital, they remain favourites to finish the season in third place.
Kevin Dąbrowski set for Hibs baptism of fire as 'keeper makes competitive debut against Hearts
The 23-year-old featured against Arsenal in pre-season, saving a penalty from £72 million forward Nicolas Pepe as the Capital club recorded a 2-1 victory over Mikel Arteta’s side.
Demetri Mitchell urges Hibs to bounce back in derby as he reflects on 'mixed feelings' in Livingston loss
Demetri Mitchell’s late run placed him in the perfect position at the right time to slam home Chris Cadden’s cross at the back post. The 25-year-old was one of the Easter Road side’s most potent attacking threats until he tired midway through the second period and while it didn’t help Hibs’ cause as they surrendered their half-time lead, the former Blackpool man was one of few positives on a frustrating day in Leith.
Alan Forrest the matchwinner as Livingston come from behind to beat Hibernian
Alan Forrest struck the winner as Livingston twice came from behind to pull off an impressive 3-2 victory away to Hibernian.