In what was a chaotic match in Leith, Hibs eventually managed to beat Partizan Belgrade 4-3 on aggregate in their Conference League third round qualifying match,
Coming back from a 2-0 win in Belgrade, The Hibees were favourites to progress to the next stage, however found themselves level in the tie at half time, as Partizan’s Milan Vukotic and Jovan Milosevic both netted in the first half. With all the momentum going the way of the Serbs, it was going to take something special for Hibs to weather the storm.
Up stepped in-form Kieron Bowie, who’s 30-yard strike looped over Partizan keeper, Marko Milosevic, to restore Hibs’ lead in the tie. Despite this, the drama wasn’t done yet, as Bogdan Kostic scored for Partizan in the 95th minute, to send the match into extra time. Chris Cadden gave Hibs the lead in the 100th minute, as the Leith side eventually managed to hold out for the win. There were some amazing scenes both on the pitch and in the stands at Easter Road last night, let’s take a look at 21 incredible photos captured, on a night Hibs fans will never forget:
5. Whole-hearted
Chris Cadden challenges for the ball with Partizan's Mario Jurcevic. | SNS Group
6. From bad to worse
Partizan's Jovan Milosevic squares up the tie just before half time. | SNS Group
7. Bad day at the office
It was a frustrating 45 minutes for Hibs number one, Jordan Smith, who will feel he could've done better with both goals. | SNS Group
8. Scunnered
A dejected-looking Martin Boyle and Warren O'Hora react to the Partizan comeback. | SNS Group