Hibs will take a slender lead into the second leg against Shkendija after Warren O’Hora scored a last-minute winner in the Conference League third round qualifying first leg.
Late Drama in Edinburgh
The Irishman bundled the ball in from a corner in the dying stages of an eventful second half. The home side had gone ahead in the 73rd minute through Owen Edling, but the North Macedonians levelled three minutes later through Marko Gjorgjievski.
It was a frustrating night for large spells as David Gray's side struggled to make their pressure count. But Hibs got the goal they craved in the 73rd minute with a delightful flick from Edling.
Key Moments
Sub Wright was lively from the bench, and his pass into the six-yard box was back-heeled into the net by the forward. The home team had Shkendija where they wanted them as they attempted to carry a lead into the away leg.
But the visitors levelled less than three minutes later. Visiting skipper Arvin Zejnullai darted forward and played in sub Gjorgjievski. The forward left defender Jason Kerr in his wake before calmly clipping the ball past Sallinger from a tight angle.
Winner Secured
Hibs grabbed the winner in the 90th minute through O’Hora. The defender bundled the ball in from close range after Kerr’s header from a Jordan Obita corner came back off the post. Hibs came close to a third, but Kerr had an effort cleared off the line with the last touch.
The Leith side will fancy their chances of progressing to the play-off rounds when they travel next week.
