The Easter Road outfit was on course for a full win when a double from Stevie Mallan saw the hosts running for a double lead within 12 minutes
However, Jack Ross’ men let the pace drop and the Highland League champions gradually gained a foothold
This was highlighted in the second half when Brora, who hadn’t kicked a ball since March, picked up one by Dale Gillespie
However, the courageous visitors couldn’t restore parity and eventually saw Paul Hanlon make the game safe with an 88th-minute header
Mallan – one of eight changes to the Hibs squad that beat Hamilton last Saturday and made up for lost time in his first start of the season – wasted no time in claiming more time game
He collapsed beyond Joe Malin after dispossessing Colin Williamson, though Brora’s keeper got his hands on it
Mallan then doubled the hosts’ lead when he encountered a delivery from Melker Hallberg Hibernian and shot under Malin’s body
There was a note of concern for Ross after the break when Jamie Murphy abruptly straightened up, gripping the back of his leg He was immediately replaced by Martin Boyle
Ross then had another reason to be dismayed when Gillespie hit a nice free kick past Barnes to halve the arrears
However, Hibs – although flat and heavy – managed to secure the game in the dying moments when Hanlon came home after a nice kick from Mallan.
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