NICE AND EASY FOR THE HIBEES

THIBAULT KLIDJE and Junior Hoilett struck in the second half as Hibernian backed up their Edinburgh derby triumph with a comfortable 2-0 home win over listless Aberdeen.

- BY ANTHONY BROWN

Elie Youan after his Hibs team mate helped to set up his goal

The victory kept the fifth-placed Hibees in touch with Motherwell and Rangers above them and lifted them six points ahead of the Dons, who slipped to seventh.

The only notable blemish for the Easter Road side was the loss of captain Martin Boyle to injury in the first half.

Hibs boss David Gray made two enforced changes to the team that started Saturday's 3-2 victory over city rivals Hearts, as Josh Campbell and Klidje replaced Nicky Cadden and Kieron Bowie, who dropped out through injury and illness respectively.

Jimmy Thelin freshened up his Dons team with four changes from the 1-1 draw at home to Dundee United, including handing Icelandic teenager Kjartan Kjartansson his first start for the club.