Hibernian cruise past Ross County to reach League Cup semi-finals

Report and highlights as Hibernian through to League Cup semi-finals after comprehensive victory over Ross County at Dingwall; Hibs scored two in opening 14 minutes

Hibernian eased into the semi-finals of the League Cup after a convincing 3-0 victory over Ross County in Dingwall.

The draw threw up memories of cup wins in both 2010 and memorably in the 2016 final for the League One side, but there was to be no such celebration in the Highlands this time.

Two goals inside the opening 14 minutes from Thibault Klidje and Adam Mayor put David Gray's side firmly in control.

Ante Suto added a third six minutes before half-time to all but put the tie beyond doubt. The Staggies by no means disgraced themselves, but they never truly looked like mounting a comeback as Hibs comfortably saw out the contest.

A lively opening saw the two sides go toe-to-toe, but it was the visitors who struck first in the seventh minute. Klidje rose highest in the County box to send a header into the bottom corner.

The visitors were handed a golden opportunity to double their advantage seven minutes later when they were awarded a penalty.

Akil Wright was adjudged to have pulled down Jason Kerr from a Felix Passlack corner, and full-back Mayor made no mistake from the spot.

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