Accies' attempts to get back on level terms were thwarted by a mixture of slack passing and solid Aberdeen defending.

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Hibs enjoyed their share of possession and were capable of attacking at pace through Zemmama, but a combination of misplaced passes and solid Kilmarnock defending meant they were unable to find a way through.

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It forced Mr McCain to devote his time and resources to defending what should have been solid Republican states, such as Georgia.

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"It's not just about the back four, it's about defending as a unit and becoming more solid all over the pitch, " he said.

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