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Hibernian faces uphill battle after defeat to Malisheva in Kosovo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:13 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Hibernian faces uphill battle after defeat to Malisheva in Kosovo
Summary

Hibernian's hopes of advancing in the Conference League are in jeopardy following a 2-0 defeat to FC Malisheva in Pristina on July 23. The match was characterized by Hibs’ poor performance, described by head coach David Gray as "way below the levels required." Fans expressed their frustration after witnessing what is considered one of the club's worst results in recent memory. Hibs will have a chance to rectify the situation next week at Easter Road, where they must secure a strong performance to remain competitive in the tie against Malisheva.

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  • •Hibernian lost 2-0 to FC Malisheva on July 23.
  • •Fans expressed anger and frustration at the team's performance.
  • •David Gray took responsibility, citing the need for improvement.
  • •Next week's home match at Easter Road is pivotal for Hibs.
  • •Hibs previously overcame a similar deficit against Inter Club d'Escaldes in 2023.
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  • 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Can Hibs recover from calamity in Kosovo?
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Hibernian’s hopes of reaching the Conference League are in jeopardy after a shock 2-0 defeat by Malisheva, with head coach David Gray saying his team "were way below the levels required".

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Hibernian’s hopes of reaching the Conference League are in jeopardy after a shock 2-0 defeat by Malisheva, with head coach David Gray saying his team "were way below the levels required".

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