This match was not a bonnie sicht as both sets of players struggled to cope with the strong wind that totally spoiled what was potentially a very attractive game.

Without a regular goalie available, the home side were forced to play defender, Lee Bremner, between the sticks but he was rarely troubled in the first-half. At the other end, Ryan Linton was certainly busier but the only save of note he made came when got down to smother a shot from Ross Brewster.

Thornton adapted better after the break and eventually took the lead in the 57th minute when Stuart Drummond netted from the spot after Lewis Grierson brought down Raymond Crichton in the box.

Andrew Adam came close to extending this lead shortly after with a cross from the right that struck the base of the far post.

There were loud appeals from the home side for a penalty when Ryan Linton tackled Liam Craig in the 70th minute but these were waived aside by the referee who deemed that the challenge had been legit. The game was held up for a few minutes until it was decided that Linton could take no more part in the game as he had injured himself 'taking one for the team'.

With no recognised keeper on the bench his place was taken by striker, Chris Ireland, meaning we now had outfielders in goals at both ends of the park.

With three minutes remaining, Iain Millar headed home Raymond Crichton's corner-kick to ensure that the Hibs would collect the three points that allows them to progress into the next round of the Thorntons Property League Cup after they topped their group with a game still to play.

GI Joinery Hibs Man of the Match: The Wind

Kennoway Star Hearts: Bremner, Mair, Johnstone, Brewster, Doig, Band, Grierson, Muir, Nryce, Collins, B.Rolland. Subs: Goodwin, L.Rolland, Craig, Malcolm.

Thornton Hibs: Linton, Robertson, Shields, Hepburn, Shanks, Orrock, Crichton, S.Drummond, Ireland, G.Thomson, Adam. Subs: Keatings, A.Drummond, Millar, G.Thomson jnr, D.Anthony

Referee: Mr A.Gamble

Match Statistics:
Attempts at goal - KSH 5 TH 7
Attempts on target - KSH 2 TH 3
Corners - KSH 2 TH 6
Offside - KSH 1 TH 2
Fouls committed - KSH 10 TH 10
Yellow Cards - KSH 1 TH 2
Red Cards - KSH 0 TH 0