Hibernian stages comeback against Malisheva in Conference League qualifying
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Hibernian achieved a notable 4-1 victory against Malisheva at Easter Road in the second leg of their Conference League qualifying match. After suffering a 2-0 defeat in the first leg, Hibs responded emphatically, with Martin Boyle playing a crucial role by scoring multiple goals, helping the team overturn the deficit early in the game. There was a slight drop-off in intensity towards the end, allowing Malisheva to find the net, but Hibernian's aggregate success ensures they advance to the next round. The performance alleviated pressure on head coach David Gray, who praised his team's intensity and intent throughout the match.
- •Hibernian wins 4-1 against Malisheva to progress in Conference League qualifying
- •Martin Boyle scored key goals, helping to overturn a two-goal deficit
- •Head coach David Gray praised the team's intensity and performance
- •Hibs will face Shkendija in the next round of qualifiers
- •Upcoming match against Motherwell on Sunday presents a fresh challenge
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Gray relief as calamity averted & Hibs jeers turn to cheers
- 11:25 PMBBC Football — Gray relief as calamity averted & Hibs jeers turn to cheers
"David Gray's Hibernian were booed off in Kosovo last week, but a rousing second-leg display has his name ringing from the Easter Road rafters once more.
"David Gray's Hibernian were booed off in Kosovo last week, but a rousing second-leg display has his name ringing from the Easter Road rafters once more.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:29 PMGray relief as calamity averted & Hibs jeers turn to cheers
David Gray's Hibernian were booed off in Kosovo last week, but a rousing second-leg display has his name ringing from the Easter Road rafters once more.
- BBC FootballJul 30, 2026, 11:25 PMGray relief as calamity averted & Hibs jeers turn to cheers
David Gray's Hibernian were booed off in Kosovo last week, but a rousing second-leg display has his name ringing from the Easter Road rafters once more.
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