Jacob Murrell scored twice as Falkirk claimed an Edinburgh double with a 2-1 Scottish Premiership win over Hibernian at Easter Road on Saturday. The visitors took a commanding lead inside 37 minutes, with Murrell finding the net in the 13th and 37th minutes. Hibernian pulled one back through Owen Elding on 41 minutes, but Falkirk held on for all three points in an entertaining clash.
Falkirk's only other league victory this term was against Hearts in September. The Bairns dominated the opening period, with Ryan Strain providing the assist for Murrell's first goal after a superb forward pass. Despite Hibernian's pressure in the second half, they could not find an equaliser. Manager John Mc Glynn made one change from their previous defeat, bringing in Scott Tanser for Leon Mc Cann.
Hibernian boss Marink Reedijk made three changes from their 1-0 loss at Dundee United, with Azeem Abdulai, Adam Mayor and Martin Boyle coming in. The home side created several chances, including a denied penalty for Liam Henderson's challenge on Thibault Klidje, which VAR downgraded to a free-kick. Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain made crucial saves, including denying Jamie Mc Grath late in the game.
The result marks Falkirk's second league win of the season and moves them up the Scottish Premiership table. Hibernian will look to bounce back in their next fixture, while Falkirk travels to face their next opponents seeking to maintain momentum.
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