Hibernian moved three points clear of Aberdeen in third place in the William Hill Premiership with a 3-1 win over Dundee United at Easter Road.
Martin Boyle fired the home side ahead after just three minutes before fellow striker Mykola Kuharevich added a second after 14 minutes to give David Gray's side a comfortable interval lead.
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Jim Goodwin needed to stir his lacklustre side at the break and second-half substitute Kristijan Trapanovski quickly reduced the deficit after slack Hibs defending.
The rejuvenated Taysiders, however, could not complete the comeback and Hibees substitute Dwight Gayle restored the two-goal advantage with a header in the 87th minute.
With the Dons, who started the day behind on goal difference, losing 1-0 at St Mirren, Hibs opened up what could be a significant gap with only three fixtures remaining.