### St. Johnstone Falters as Hibernian Secures 3-1 Home Victory to Secure Third Place in Scottish Premiership
In a thrilling encounter at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday, Hibernian secured a 3-1 win over St. Johnstone, leaving the visitors with their hopes of securing third place in the Scottish Premiership dashed.
The match started with both teams showing signs of life, but it was Hibernian who broke the deadlock early in the second half. A well-worked counterattack saw Steven Fletcher find the back of the net, putting Hibernian ahead and setting up a tense finish for the game.
Despite St. Johnstone's best efforts, they couldn't扳平比分。With just minutes remaining, Hibernian extended their lead when Scott Sinclair scored from close range, sealing a comfortable 3-1 victory.
This result means that Hibernian move into third place in the table, only two points behind leaders Rangers and Celtic. The win also gives Hibernian some breathing space in the title race, which could prove crucial in the final stages of the season.
St. Johnstone, meanwhile, fall to fourth place, with their chances of a top-four finish now looking increasingly slim. Their defeat leaves them needing to secure three wins out of their last four matches to have any chance of challenging for promotion to the Premier League next season.
The result has been a significant blow to St. Johnstone's season, which had been looking promising after a strong start. However, the team remains confident in their ability to bounce back and compete in the league next year.
Overall, this match has been a reminder of the competitiveness within Scottish football and the importance of maintaining focus throughout the season. With the end of the regular season approaching, fans will be eagerly watching to see how the standings will shake out in the final few weeks.