Hibernian 1-1 Hamilton: Report

18 September 2010 18:30
Hibernian were left without a home win in nine matches after being held to a 1-1 draw by Hamilton in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League at Easter Road. Derek Riordan netted a ninth-minute opener and hit the bar with a free-kick soon afterwards and Colin Nish had a second-half effort ruled out for offside as Hibs were again frustrated and booed off by their own supporters. Accies troubled the hosts on the break and were worthy of Marco Paixao's 22nd-minute equaliser following Nigel Hasselbaink's strong run. Hibs, unchanged following last week's 1-1 draw with Inverness, were without a home win since March 6 and were last week jeered off the pitch by the Easter Road faithful. Marco Paixao blazed high and wide after eight minutes before Riordan put the hosts in front at the other end. Riordan sneaked in behind the Accies defence to intercept Marco Paixao's mis-directed back pass and, after being initially denied while trying to round Tomas Cerny, beat the Hamilton goalkeeper at the second attempt. Cerny was beaten again three minutes later, but Riordan's 25-yard free-kick hit the bar and bounced down a yard in front of the line. Hamilton levelled after 22 minutes following a direct run by Hasselbaink - nephew of former Holland international Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - which was only partially stopped, allowing Marco Paixao to sweep in the equaliser.

Source: PA