Hibernian seeks to overcome Malisheva's 2-0 lead in Euro qualifying match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Hibernian will host Malisheva on July 30 in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The visitors lead 2-0 following the first leg last week. Women’s team head coach Joelle Murray emphasizes the need for Hibs to start strong to rally their home fans. Injuries will again leave Hibs without Nicky Cadden, Callum Wright, and Jamie McGrath, while Ante Suto may return to bolster the squad's attacking options.
- •Hibernian faces Malisheva with a 2-0 deficit.
- •Match takes place at Easter Road on July 30.
- •Joelle Murray stresses quick scoring to rally home support.
- •Hibs missing several key players due to injury.
- •Possible return of Ante Suto could enhance Hibs' attack.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Well cannot afford to just defend lead - Murray
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Murray hoping for another Hibs Euro comeback
"Motherwell cannot afford to sit back on their 2-0 lead in the second leg of their Conference League second qualifying round tie away to HB Torshevn, Joelle Murray has warned. The Hibernian women's head coach recognises it was "a very good performance" and "a good result" in the first leg at Fir Park. "Very impressive result, but it's going to be difficult because, as has been reported all week, HB have created a fortress," Murray said on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast about the side who are unbeaten in eight home European ties since losing to Levadia Tallinn of Estonia 10 years ago.
"Hibernian's "history of overturning a poor first leg in the second one" could prove crucial in Thursday's Conference League second qualifying round tie at home to Malisheva, according to women's team head coach, Joelle Murray. The Kosovan side head to Leith with a 2-0 lead from last week's first leg and Murray says it is crucial that Hibs start on the front foot to get the home fans on side.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:08 AMWell cannot afford to just defend lead - Murray
Motherwell cannot afford to sit back on their 2-0 lead in the second leg of their Conference League second qualifying round tie away to HB Torshevn, Joelle Murray has warned. The Hibernian women's head coach recognises it was "a very good performance" and "a good result" in the first leg at Fir Park. "Very impressive result, but it's going to be difficult because, as has been reported all week, HB have created a fortress," Murray said on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast about the side who are unbeaten in eight home European ties since losing to Levadia Tallinn of Estonia 10 years ago.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:31 AMMurray hoping for another Hibs Euro comeback
Hibernian's "history of overturning a poor first leg in the second one" could prove crucial in Thursday's Conference League second qualifying round tie at home to Malisheva, according to women's team head coach, Joelle Murray. The Kosovan side head to Leith with a 2-0 lead from last week's first leg and Murray says it is crucial that Hibs start on the front foot to get the home fans on side.
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