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Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
A Joe Newell diagonal pass looking for Marijan Cabraja on the left goes straight out.
Hibs are dominating possession again, though.
Summary
Kukharevych heads in Cadden cross as break looms
Magennis dismissed for second yellow card before Clark & May turn game around
First two goals awarded after official VAR checks
VAR makes Scottish Premiership debut in front of sell-out crowd
Win would ensure Hibs end weekend in third; St Johnstone currently ninth
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KICK-OFFpublished at 20:34 BST 21 October 2022
Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
Stevie May has come on at the break for St Johnstone, with Adam Montgomery making way.
Perhaps a change of shape?
Who has Steve Clarke got his eye on?published at 20:32 BST 21 October 2022
Hibernian 0-0 St Johnstone
Image source, SNSImage caption, Scotland manager Steve Clarke and assistant John Carver are at Easter Road
Postpublished at 20:30 BST 21 October 2022
HT: Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
Michael Stewart
Former Hibernian midfielder on SportsoundQuote MessageConsidering it's not a system Hibs have played a lot this season, I'm impressed with how well they've played and how quick their football has been. It'll be interesting to see how St Johnstone react after the interval, if Callum Davidson maybe makes a change because at 1-0 the game is still there for them
'Hibs deserve their lead'published at 20:27 BST 21 October 2022
HT: Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
Leanne Crichton
Ex-Scotland international on BBC SportsceneQuote MessageHibs are well worthy of their advantage. They've played the better football and threatened in and around the box. Having said that, defensively, St Johnstone will be disappointed with how that goal came about. Liam Gordon has to do more.
Stat attackpublished at 20:25 BST 21 October 2022
HT: Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
I can sum up St Johnstone's opportunities...zilch.
Image source, BBC SportVAR's first callpublished at 20:24 BST 21 October 2022
HT: Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
The first VAR check in Scottish football resulted in no penalty awarded, as Martin Boyle was given a yellow card for simulation in the St Johnstone box.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Hibernian's Martin Boyle is booked for a dive by referee Kevin Clancy
HALF-TIME - Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstonepublished at 20:19 BST 21 October 2022
Mykalo Kuharevych's goal is the difference at the break. The Ukranian has put in some shift so far, and had a couple of chances before powering in a header.
St Johnstone have offered very little in attack.
Image source, SNSPostpublished at 20:18 BST 21 October 2022
Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
Michael Stewart
Former Hibernian midfielder on SportsoundQuote MessageHibs have got that zip back now that they started the game with
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Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
Mykola Kuharevych knocks Ryan McGowan to the deck for a third time. The Hibs striker needs to be careful, he's already been booked.
GREAT SAVE!published at 43 mins
Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
Melker Hallberg still thinks he's playing for Hibs and passes straight to Martin Boyle.
The Hibs forward charges up to the box and Remi Matthews sticks out an arm to make a good save.
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Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
Hibs have a spring in their step, as Joe Newell's shot from the edge of the area is blocked.
The home crowd are bouncing, and the team are on the front foot.
Postpublished at 20:10 BST 21 October 2022
Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
Rory Loy
Former Dundee & St Mirren forward on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageFrom a striker's point of view, it's a brilliant goal. To generate the neck muscles and direct it into the corner, with a great leap, the keeper had no chance
Image source, SNSPostpublished at 20:10 BST 21 October 2022
Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
Michael Stewart
Former Hibernian midfielder on SportsoundQuote MessageI think Liam Gordon has got to do better, it wasn't as if it was a cross that had loads of pace on it. The defender is static. It's not a bad ball but I'm expecting the defender to do better
Postpublished at 34 mins
Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone
The goal is being checked by VAR Willie Collum, so there is a slight delay to the restart. Remember, all goals are checked.
But it stands!
Image source, SNS
GOAL - Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstonepublished at 33 mins
Mykola Kuharevych
He deserves that!
Chris Cadden puts in a good cross from the right, and Kuharevych gets above Liam Gordon to power a header into the bottom corner.
The Ukranian has been everywhere so far.
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 32 mins
Hibernian 0-0 St Johnstone
Kyle Magennis has a blast from 25 yards but it's comfortably over the bar.
A game of few clear chances since the first two minutes!
YELLOW CARD (Mykola Kuharevych)published at 20:04 BST 21 October 2022
Hibernian 0-0 St Johnstone
Referee Kevin Clancy points across the pitch as Kuharevych brings down Ryan McGowan again.
Postpublished at 20:00 BST 21 October 2022
Hibernian 0-0 St Johnstone
Michael Stewart
Former Hibernian midfielder on SportsoundQuote MessageHibs have started to be a bit more sloppy, they've not got the same zip in their possession. They're forcing it a bit more now and they don't have the accuracy in their passing.
Postpublished at 25 mins
Hibernian 0-0 St Johnstone
Josh Campbell goes absolutely nuts as Chris Cadden crosses to nobody.
That tantrum potentially the highlight of the night, so far.