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Kathleen McGovern scored three goals as Hibs beat Montrose 5-0 in the SWPL

Kathleen McGovern's hat-trick helped Hibernian to a resounding 5-0 win over Montrose.

Despite a slow start at Meadowbank, McGovern broke the deadlock before half-time with a bending stroke from outside the box.

Kirsty Morrison grabbed the hosts' second when her cross from the right curved beyond Ava Easdon in the Montrose goal.

Linzi Taylor added a third for the champions before McGovern scored twice in five minutes to complete her treble.

Hibs move on to nine points from four games after losing to Hearts in the league last week and in midweek to Europa Cup opponents Inter Milan. Hibs trail Inter 4-1 before Wednesday's return leg at Easter Road.

Montrose remain on three points after five games.