SIMONSEN (3) The experienced keeper made a valiant effort to prevent Jason Cummings' first goal.

He should, though, have done far better at David Gray's header and Cummings' second.

McGREGOR (4) The second and third Hibs goals originated on the makeshift right-back's side of the park. Will not enjoy looking back at a re-run of the defeat.

McCULLOCH (5) Not directly to blame for any of the goals his side conceded. Did what he could to rally his demoralised team-mates in the second half.

MOHSNI (3) Gifted possession to Dominique Malonga in the sixth minute. That set the tone for a disappointing night. Had a go at fans as he walked off at half-time. Many more had a pop back.

WALLACE (5) Always keen to get upfield. But the Scotland left-back was unable to exert any great influence on proceedings.

SMITH (4) Played on the left of midfield. Forced a fine save from Mark Oxley with a free-kick in the first half. But he should have prevented the second Hibs goal.

LAW (4) Anonymous in first half. Failed to engineer any openings or stop Hibs gaining control of midfield. But he rifled home a stunning strike after the break.

BLACK (3) Scythed down by Cummings in the first half. But he could not use that challenge as an excuse for his ineffectual showing. Deeply disappointing.

PERALTA (2) Took over from Fraser Aird on the right wing. At fault for the opening goal when he failed to deal with Oxley's kick upfield. Removed at half-time.

SHIELS (4) The Northern Ireland forward played just off lone striker Kris Boyd. But he was hardly involved. Replaced by Jon Daly.

BOYD (4) His sixth successive game without a goal. Hardly surprising given the poor service he received. Worked hard.

REPLACEMENTS:

AIRD (5) Winger brought some much-needed pace to his side's play in the second half. DALY (3) Took over from Shiels but did not receive any decent deliveries either. TEMPLETON (2) Unable to make a difference.

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