Hibs sink Dunfermline

Dunfermline were last night relegated from the Scottish Premier League after an early implosion helped Hibernian triumph 4-0 at Easter Road. The Pars had to win to take the duel to avoid the drop to the final day, but a point was enough for second...

Dunfermline were last night relegated from the Scottish Premier League after an early implosion helped Hibernian triumph 4-0 at Easter Road.

The Pars had to win to take the duel to avoid the drop to the final day, but a point was enough for second bottom Hibs.

The visitors conceded three times in the opening 15 minutes as Matt Doherty exposed their defensive failings, firstly heading in after five minutes before crossing for an unmarked Eoin Doyle to score the second six minutes later.

Garry O'Connor then converted a penalty before Paul Hanlon volleyed in a fourth after 81 minutes.

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