Hibernian 3 Dundee 0, Easter Road, Premier League, 06-October-12

Hibernian went to the top of the league this afternoon with a well deserved 3-0 win over bottom club Dundee. Dundee made four changes with Davide Grassi returning from injury,Brain Easton made his long awaited debut, Kyle Benedictus and Kevin McBride also came in to the side.

Hibs started brightly and  Dundee's first chance fell to Jim McAlister who was unlucky when he turned well and his shot was turned round the post by Williams in the Hibs goal. But the home side took the lead when Eoin Doyle headed high past Rab Douglas. Dundee should have levelled just before half time but somehow Colin Nish shot wide after good play from Davidson had set up the chance.

Ex Dee Leigh Griffths scores from the spot

Hibs again started brightly in the second half and doubled their lead from the penalty spot after McAlister fouled Cairney in the box. Up stepped Leigh Griffths to score with help from the post. As the second half progressed Dundee struggled and Hibs could have scored a few goals, Manager  barry Smith then put on Riley, Milne and Boyle to try and change things. Hibs added a third goal when Wotherspoon cut inside to fire past Douglas to score a fine goal. 


Another poor result for Dundee l would rather see us start in a 4-4-2 formation and at least have a go at teams, the alarming lack of goals is becoming a worry, and we are conceding far too many goals. Also the team giving away too many penalties.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Benedictus, Grassi, Easton, Davidson (Boyle (68), McBride (Riley(54),  Conroy, Kerr, McAlister, Nish (Milne (68). Unused Subs: A.Baird, Lockwood, Gallagher, J.Baird.
 

Ref: Collum

 

Att: 10,163 

Next up is Inverness Caley Thistle at Dens a week on Friday, l hope the players work hard in training  and some of the injuries  clear up to boost the squad.

 

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