Record signing Thibault Klidje inspired Hibernian to a first home win of the season as they hammered Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.
The striker, who Hibs paid a reported £1m for, has been restricted to mainly substitue appearances since his summer move from Luzern, but scored the opener and also won a penalty in an all-action display from the start.
His goal after nine minutes was brilliantly executed. After receving a pass from Dan Barlaser with his back to goal, he spun his man and strode into the box before blasting the ball beyond Jermoe Prior.
And in the second half his pace and clever movement lead to a desperate Cristian Montano pulling his shirt, resulting in a penalty.
Jamie McGrath calmly dispatched from the spot and Hibs added a third when Klidje’s replacement Junior Hoilett headed in Chris Cadden’s cross.
The same pair combined again in the 90th minute as Hoilett stroked the ball high into the net to seal Hibs’ first league win since the opening day of the season after five straight draws and a late derby defeat by Hearts.
Promoted Livingston started the weekend with the worst defensive record and this performance typified why, as they toiled to get to grips with Hibs from the start.
Even after David Martindale’s triple subsitution at half-time, they struggled and still have just one league win so far as they drop to the foot of the table.