Hibs, Killie and Gers grab Wednesday wins
Third victory for Calderwood was crucial
The midweek games so far this year have been absolutely engrossing and there were some big winners and losers in tonight’s SPL matches.
Hibs 2 v St Mirren 0
Life hasn’t been fun at Easter Road for Hibs fans but tonight’s win saw them grab their first goals of the year and move ahead of their Paisley rivals in the league. Two second half goals brightened up Leith and with Hibs now above St Mirren, albeit having played one game more, the Edinburgh side will be hoping this is a catalyst for the rest of the season.
If you believe the rumours, Derek Riordan didn’t bother with training for much of last week but the opening goal will surely see him back in the good books of his boss. The three points were secured for the home team when David Wotherspoon lashing home from close distance in the dying moments of the game.
With 6 new players on board at Easter Road, this win could see the team push on but there is a big fight at the bottom and it appears to be between these two sides and Hamilton.
Motherwell 0 v Kilmarnock 1
Life without Connor Sammon began well for Kilmarnock but the pain for Motherwell and Stuart McCall continues. A late goal with less than 10 minutes to go from David Silva strengthened the Ayrshire side’s 4th place in the league. Motherwell are still in the mix for a top six finish but they appear to be on a downward slide under their new boss. It would take a big collapse to see the Steelmen dragged into the relegation battle but they are looking a team devoid of confidence at the moment.
Killie were reduced to 10 men after the opened the scoring with Garry Hay being sent off but the away team held on.
Rangers 1 v Hearts 0
An early Kyle Lafferty strike was all that split these two clubs in a tight encounter with Rangers extinguishing Hearts hope of catching the Glasgow sides at the top of the table.
Man of the moment El Hadji Diouf made his debut at Ibrox, coming on for Lee McCulloch who may now be a doubt for the Scottish Cup tie against Celtic this Sunday.
It was a game of few chances but incredibly, 6 yellow cards for Hearts who looked poor once again with Jim Jefferies tactical stance coming up short once again. Rangers thought they had made it 2-0 late on but Steven Davis was flagged offside when he netted after Kello spilled a Diouf shot.
As you were at the top of the SPL after big midweek games but Hibs grabbed a vital points at the bottom of the league.
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