Source: PA
Hibs hold on in thriller
Hibernian banished memories of May's spectacular Fir Park collapse as they came from behind to edge another high-scoring thriller 3-2 against Motherwell.
Well took the lead in the 13th minute when John Sutton got in front of Chris Hogg at the near post before getting a deft touch on Tom Hateley's low inswinging cross to guide the ball inside the far post.
Hibs levelled when Sol Bamba headed down Derek Riordan's inswinging free-kick for Anthony Stokes to sweep home from two yards, and they took the lead in the 64th minute after another brilliant delivery by Riordan.
The former Celtic player swung the ball towards the back post and Paul Hanlon forced it over the line, although the ball appeared to come off his arm.
Sutton had a strong penalty claim dismissed by Craig Thomson after he was clumsily bundled over by Hogg, and Hibs immediately went further ahead in the 73rd minute when Riordan played Liam Miller into the left channel for the Irishman to drill home.
Nick Blackman came on for Motherwell, with Hateley making way, and the on-loan Blackburn striker quickly won a penalty when Colin Nish senselessly pulled his shirt amid little danger just inside the box. Jamie Murphy sent Graham Stack the wrong way to make it 3-2 with 15 minutes remaining. But the comeback never materialised this time as Hibs took the sting out of the game.
