Nisbet’s Hat Trick Not Enough as Motherwell Rallies for 4‑3 Win Over Hibernian

MOTHERWELL, Scotland (Interstat) — Kevin Nisbet’s hat trick was overshadowed by a furious Motherwell comeback in a 4-3 victory over Hibernian in Scottish Premiership play Sunday at Fir Park.

Nisbet, Hibernian’s attacker from Glasgow, scored in the 16th, 52nd and 74th minutes. His third goal gave the visitors a 3-1 lead. But Motherwell substitute Stuart Adamson McKinstry began the rally with a goal in the 59th minute. Fellow substitute Ross Tierney completed the stunning turnaround with a stoppage-time winner in the 91st minute.

Motherwell improved to 1-0 in league play, while Hibernian fell to 0-1. The result defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 draw. Callum Slattery and Sondre Solholm Johansen received yellow cards for Motherwell. Hibernian’s Joseph Peter Newell was also booked.