MX23RW : Friday, December 20 20:44:11| >> :120:45555:45555:
[monks data]
Ross County
Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 29
Mar 13, 2021 at 3pm UK
Victoria Park
Hibs logo

Ross County
1 - 2
Hibernian

Mckay (50')
White (68')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Boyle (52' pen.), Nisbet (60')
Gogic (9'), Boyle (54'), Newell (81')

Ross County 1-2 Hibs: Kevin Nisbet ends goal drought for visitors

Ross County 1-2 Hibs: Kevin Nisbet ends goal drought for visitors
© Reuters
Martin Boyle's penalty had cancelled out Billy Mckay's opener for County.

Kevin Nisbet's first goal in nine games earned Hibernian a 2-1 Scottish Premiership win at Ross County.

Billy Mckay put the hosts in front in the 50th minute, but Martin Boyle equalised from the penalty spot three minutes later and second-half substitute Nisbet completed the comeback with a 60th-minute strike.

A lack of quality in the final third meant chances were at a premium in the first half.

Hibs had most of the ball but struggled to break their opponents down and it was in keeping with the game that the best opportunity of the half came from a defensive error by Leo Hjelde.

The on-loan Celtic defender sold Ross Laidlaw short with a back pass, allowing Martin Boyle to nip in and take the ball.

He was forced too wide to have a shot at goal himself, though, eventually picking out Chris Cadden, who sliced his effort over the bar.

But the game burst into life after the restart and County were the first to find the net.

Jason Naismith's high ball into the box held up slightly in the air, allowing Jordan White to cushion it down for Mckay to slot past Ofir Marciano.

Hibs were soon level. Alex Iacovitti was adjudged to have taken down Boyle inside the area – a decision that left the Staggies incensed – and the Australian stepped up himself to dispatch the spot kick.

Hibs struck again on the hour mark through Nisbet.

Laidlaw saved from Boyle and Alex Gogic in the build-up, but County could not clear their lines and Nisbet got on the end of Paul Hanlon's ball across the face of goal to finish.

Both sides continued the create chances, with White seeing a header from a Hjelde free-kick strike a post for County and at the other end Nisbet forcing Laidlaw into a fingertip save.

County could not find an equaliser, though, ensuring they remained four points above basement boys Kilmarnock and three clear of Hamilton, while Hibs extended their lead in third over Aberdeen to six points.

ID:439101: cacheID:439101:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:4330:
Written by
P A
No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Read Next:
Saturday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Ross County vs. Hibernian
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
FT
Broncos
27-34
Chargers
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic1514104444043
2Aberdeen16104230181234
3RangersRangers1510232791832
4Motherwell168172226-425
5Dundee UnitedDundee Utd166642519624
6St Mirren176382228-621
7Dundee165472729-219
8Kilmarnock174581834-1617
9Hibernian173682129-815
10Ross County173681333-2015
11St Johnstone1742112032-1214
12Hearts1734101826-813


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!