Accies shock Hibs

17 April 2011 20:00
Hamilton boosted their slim survival prospects with a third win of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League season, beating Hibs 2-1. James Chambers' ninth-minute strike and a Liam Miller own-goal handed the bottom club a 2-0 half-time lead and they held on despite Akpo Sodje pulling one back after 66 minutes. The result, sparked by livewire Nigel Hasselbaink who laid on the opener, was Hamilton's first win at Easter Road since January 1987 and saw them reduce the deficit at the foot of the table to nine points. Eighth-placed Hibs had opportunities - Francis Dickoh hit the bar with a header and missed two others - but suffered just a second loss in 10 games. With five matches remaining, Hamilton will need to continue to show all the battling characteristics which earned them victory. They also must end their season-long run without a home win and beat nearest rivals St Mirren on May 1.

Source: PA