There was a distinct change in the atmosphere at Easter Road. On the spookiest night of the year, Nick Montgomery and his squad suffered their own nightmare as they relinquished a two goal lead to draw 2-2 against Ross County.
Elie Youan and Jair Tavares scored for the Hibees, with Tavares securing his first ever goal in the green and white jersey but it was soon undone as an own goal saw Ross County bounce back into the game. With nine minutes left on the clock, Malky Makay’s side then found the equaliser as Jordon White found the gap passed Jojo Wollacott.
The Hibees goalkeeper had been celebrating securing his first start at Easter Road for three months, following an injury lay-off and despite his best efforts it was not to be a clean-sheet.
Nick Montgomery will now have much to ponder ahead of Saturday’s semi-final at Hampden Park.
Here are some of the best reactions from a ‘Hibee Halloween’ at Easter Road...
1. Jair Tavares makes it 2-0 as Hibs draw at Easter Road
Jair Tavares makes it 2-0 as Hibs draw at Easter Road
2. Ross County's Malky MacKay
A cheery MacKay and Nick Montgomery shake hands ahead of kick-off.
3. A watchful eye
Hibs' chief executive and head of recruitment in attendance at Easter Road.
4. A warm welcome
Ross County's Victor Loturi (L) and Dylan Smith warm-up ahead of their Easter Road clash