Inverness CT 2-0 Hibernian - Report

2nd Home Win

Terry Butcher didn't take long to get Inverness Caledonian Thistle back to their old ways and performing again, and this continued against Hibs.

It wasn't the prettiest game of football you're ever likely to witness, but solid graft from the Caley Jags saw them go a goal up thanks to Proctor on 14 minutes, with Foran securing the points and our first league home victory since September.

More importantly, the result brought Inverness CT to within a point of Falkirk and it's game on as we head into the remainder of the season and the fight for survival.

from BBC Sport

David Proctor was on target as Inverness secured maximum points against Hibs at the Caledonian Stadium.

The hosts took the lead in 14 minutes when Proctor fired home after good work by Dougie Imrie and Eric Odhiambo.

Jonatan Johansson spurned a great Hibs chance when he sent his shot wide after springing the offside trap.

Inverness doubled their lead through Richie Foran from close-range after Imrie's effort was parried by Hibs goalkeeper Gregorz Szamotulski.

The hosts were looking for only their second home league win of the season and Proctor's strike was reward for their bright start.

Hibs pushed on though and after 21 minutes Johansson beat the offside trap but, with just Ryan Esson to beat, he slid a low shot wide from the edge of the box.

Derek Riordan switched from the left to the right flank and his teasing cross was plucked out of the air by Esson.

Hibs toiled to create anything of note on a frustrating afternoon for the Edinburgh side.

In the closing moments of the first half, Foran saw an effort dip over the bar as he connected with Ross Tokely's cross.

The Highlanders got their second goal after 64 minutes when Foran pounced to fire home after Imrie's drive was not properly cleared by the Hibs defence.

In the closing moments, substitute Adam Rooney bore down on goal but he was unable to score a third for the hosts.

Victory saw Inverness close the gap on 11th-placed Falkirk to a single point as the side's resurgence under new manager Terry Butcher continues.

Inverness CT manager Terry Butcher:
"It was a great three points, just what we needed. "We have an excellent back four, who are - excuse the phrase - ugly at the right times." "We have shown that we have desire and belief and that's essential. "Three of our next four games are at home and we hope that we can make home advantage pay."