Hibs 3-0 Santa Coloma: Boyle makes his mark as hosts shake off early red to cruise to win
The midfielder was given his marching orders for what was deemed to be a late challenge on Robert Ramos but replays suggested the sending off had been harsh.
Hibs were already a goal up, Martin Boyle having netted from the spot after goalkeeper Miguel Angel Ramos brought down Kevin Nisbet in the box, but the visitors came into the game more after the dismissal.
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Hide AdBoyle notched his second just moments after the interval as his deflected effort beat the ‘keeper and the hosts kept up the pressure in the search for a third.
Santa Coloma then had Robert Ramos sent off for bringing down Boyle, with Hamza Ryahi also heading for an early bath moments later, leaving the Andorrans to play the last 20 minutes with nine men.
Ryan Porteous and Nisbet had goals ruled out before Nisbet scored ten minutes from the end.
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Hibs v Santa Coloma
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Oooh! Nisbet with a Scott Allan-esque reverse pass but it’s got just too much on it and Miguel Angel Ramos gathers before Boyle can get there.
RED CARD!
Both teams down to ten men as Ryahi brings Boyle down on the edge of the area. Wild - and sarcastic - cheers from the Hibs fans. Nisbet’s effort is deflected wide and Porteous heads the corner over the bar
RED CARD!
Another red card as Robert Ramos is shown a second yellow and is sent off. Huge cheers from the Hibs fans. The visitors now down to nine men!
Hibs pressing for a third goal. Meanwhile the Andorrans have brought on Andreu Ramos for David Virgili
Great effort by Magennis from distance, Miguel Angel Ramos parries it but the offside flag is up before Nisbet rolls it into the empty net.
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