Hibernian 2
Dundee 0
League (Premier Division)

Match Report

It was vital to Hibs' morale that they should win their opening league match against Dundee, who won promotion along with them.

Sure enough, Bertie Auld's boys did it at Easter Road, the scene of the unfurling of the First Division championship flag before the kick-off.

But they had to rely on a cheeky smash and grab to secure the points.

Tough tackling took much of the heart out of Hibs in the early stages and Dundee, had they finished better, could have taken a grip then.

A Ferguson long-range effort in 18 minutes nearly deceived Hibs keeper McArthur at the post to put them ahead.

Then Hibs delivered their stunning one-two. In 27 minutes Gary Murray found himself unmarked 12 yards out following a Rae-Callachan move.


His low drive gave Geddes no chance. Before Dundee could recover the Edinburgh men made it two.

A Callachan corner let Connolly get in a shot which was intercepted by Rae just inside the box and he struck another low one past Geddes.

A flattering lead but Dundee, who too often displayed more brawn than brains, had blown their chances early on.

And the second half saw the home defence, with Paterson outstanding, dominate most of the way.

Match report written by Sunday Mail