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James Delaney

Cove Rangers 1-2 Hibs: Player ratings as Hibs survive Betfred Cup scare

Another Betfred Cup game, another win...just.

Hibernian survived a fright against League Two Cove Rangers, going a goal down in the first half before coming back to win 2-1 courtesy of goals from Jamie Gullan and Kevin Nisbet.

But it was another real test for Jack Ross's side, who had to dig in with a depleted squad to come out with a result.

Here is how we saw the player ratings:

Dillon Barnes - 8

Not a huge amount he could do about a well-struck free kick, but made an outstanding late stop from a long range volley.

David Gray (C) - 7

Toiled at times in the first half, but looked much more comfortable in the second.

Darren McGregor - 8

The most consistently solid of the ever-changing back line.

Lewis Stevenson - 6

Struggled at centre half up against the physicality of Leighton McIntosh, who had a field day for the hosts in the first half.

Drey Wright - 6

Sat too deep and contributed to Hibs looking lopsided with Boyle pushing forward on the opposite side before being replaced at the break.

Melker Hallberg - 7

Slow in possession in the first half, but then oddly more on it as a makeshift right back in the second.

Stephen McGinn - 6

Needs a few more games to get back up to speed after a while out.

Stevie Mallan - 6

Another who was caught in possession all too often before a relatively anonymous second half showing.

Martin Boyle - 7

Read above, but a lot better in the second period as his pace began to trouble Cove.

Kevin Nisbet - 8

Very quiet in the first half, but back to his best after the break.

Christian Doidge - 6

Will not need to be told he should have scored in the opening ten minutes on an off day for the forward

Jamie Gullan - 7

Looked lively when he came on and got himself into a good position to score

Kyle Magennis - 7

The first real showing of his capabilities with some neat passing.

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