Hibernian see off St Mirren as Elding strikes and Šuto seals it | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hibernian beat St Mirren 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership. Owen Elding headed in the opener in the 42nd minute from Daniel Berlaser's cross following a corner. After a double change, Ante Šuto came on and promptly slotted the clincher (66.). Hibs had six shots on target to two, reflecting their control of territory and chances. Hibs remain fifth while St Mirren drop from ninth to 10th, and next up Hibs visit Celtic as St Mirren host Motherwell.

Player of the Match: Elding decided it with a deft header and backed it up with three attempts and six touches in the box.

Stat of the Match: Rocky Bushiri made 12 clearances, a platform for the clean sheet.

Three Things We Learned: Nicky Cadden's delivery was a constant outlet, producing 10 crosses and two key passes, while Felix Passlack struck the post (50.). Miguel Chaiwa set the early tone in midfield with two shots on target and six fouls won before his injury-enforced withdrawal. The Hibees dominated the air, winning 64.3% of aerial duels, with Warren O'Hora taking eight of them.