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In the Scottish "Premier" League on Monday, there were five matches. In seventh place, the "Kilmarnock" footballers lost at home to the Edinburgh "Hibernian" team two positions higher.
0 – 2
51‘ [0 – 1] Ivan Sproule
87‘ [0 – 2] Steven Fletcher
75‘ Gary Wales ("Kilmarnock") was sent off the field
In the "Hibernian" team, after a longer break, the captain Scott Brown, who recovered from an injury, and Kevin Thomson, who had disagreements with the team management, played again.
In the first half, the hosts who played better could have scored first, but in the 19th minute striker Gary Wales hit the post.
After the break, "Hibernian" took the initiative and proved their superiority. In the 51st minute, Alan Combe hit the post, but the first to the rebound after the break was Northern Irishman Ivan Sproule, who directed the ball into the net.
With about 15 minutes left in the match, "Kilmarnock" forward Gary Wales received two yellow cards in a row. At first, he attacked the opponent with both feet, and then soon after played with his hands.
In the 87th minute, the visitors secured their victory with a goal from defender Steven Fletcher, scoring after a pass from Steven Whittaker from the wing.
Earning three points, "Hibernian" now has 36 points after 24 matches and reduced the gap from the fourth-placed Edinburgh team "Hearts" to 1 point. Meanwhile, "Kilmarnock" remains in seventh place with 30 points.
