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Hibernian draws 1-1 with Porto in pre-season friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:49 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Hibernian draws 1-1 with Porto in pre-season friendly

Summary

Hibernian faced Porto in a closed doors friendly on July 12, ending in a 1-1 draw. Borja Sainz opened the scoring for Porto shortly before halftime, but Felix Passlack equalized for Hibs during the second half. Head coach David Gray expressed satisfaction with the result, viewing it as valuable preparation for their upcoming European campaign. Hibernian will enter the Conference League at the second qualifying round against either Vllaznia or Malisheva, with fixtures beginning later this month.

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By the Numbers

•Hibernian draws 1-1 with Porto in Portugal
•Borja Sainz scores for Porto before halftime
•Felix Passlack levels for Hibs in the second half
•Hibs prepare for Conference League qualifying
•Recent signings Abdulai, Kerr, and Wright feature prominently

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8:49 AMYahoo Sports — Hibs 'closer' to being European ready as Passlack seals Porto draw

What they're saying

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Hibernian are "one step closer" to being ready for European football following their 1-1 draw with Porto in Portugal, says head coach David Gray. Borja Sainz gave Porto the lead shortly before half-time but Felix Passlack levelled during the second period. "I'm really pleased, and it was a really good exercise for what we set out to do," Gray told club media.
— Yahoo Sports

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