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:
9. Hibs keep fighting
Kieron Bowie and Stefan Milic challenge for the ball as the second half starts. | SNS Group
10. Take a bow, son!
A 30-yard Kieron Bowie wonder-strike gives the home side the advantage on the hour mark. | SNS Group
11. Absolute scenes
Bowie celebrates his goal of the season contender with the Hibs boss. | SNS Group
12. The red mist descends
Partizan's Nikola Simic gets sent off for a second bookable offence. | SNS Group