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Hibernian beats St. Johnstone 2-0
Hibernian defeated St. Johnstone by a score of 2-0 in a match played at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh. The match was marked by Hibernian’s superiority, dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
The first goal came in the 45th minute when Mykola Kukharevych capitalized on a St. Johnstone defensive error to open the scoring. The second goal came in the 72nd minute, scored by Martin Boyle, who received a pass from Chris Cadden and finished with precision.
St. Johnstone tried to react, but were hampered by the numerous yellow cards received. Furthermore, in the 89th minute, forward B. Kimpioka was sent off for a violent act, leaving his team with one man down.
Hibernian picks up three important points that solidify their position in the upper half of the table. St. Johnstone, meanwhile, remain in the fight for survival.
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Substitutions hibernian: at minute 46 J. Hoilett came in and T. Youan went out., at minute 62 M. Boyle came in and N. Cadden went out., at minute 62 J. Campbell came in and R. Allan-Molotnikov went out., at minute 83 H. McKirdy came in and M. Kukharevych went out., at minute 83 L. Miller came in and C. Cadden went out.
Substitutions st johnstone: at minute 74 M. Kirk came in and N. Clark went out., at minute 79 J. McPake came in and D. Wright went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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