Dylan Vente made an immediate impact as a Hibs player on his debut. The Dutchman nodded home from close range to restore the home side’s advantage after Ismaji Beka cancelled out Joe Newell’s opener, which had been assisted by Vente.
Jordan Obita then smashed in a third in injury-time to lift the roof off Easter Road and give Lee Johnson’s side a cushion going into the away leg.
It was a bold team selection by the Hibs boss, going with a 4-4-2 formation and two out-and-out wingers in Elie Youan and Martin Boyle, but it ended up paying dividends with many home players excelling in the win.
This is how they scored individually...
. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 10: Hibernian team photo during a UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round match between Hibernian and FC Luzern at Easter Road, on August 10, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
The Hibs team line-up prior to their Europa Conference League third-qualifying round, first-leg encounter with Swiss side Luzern. Picture: SNS Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
. GK - David Marshall - 7
Made an important early save to keep the fans onside and confidence high. Did irk the crowd at times by refusing to release the ball quickly. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
. DR - Lewis Miller - 6
Luzern got a bit of joy down his side but he put in a committed performance. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
. DL - Lewis Stevenson - 7
Played a role in the second goal and another who put in a tough, committed showing. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
9. FC - Adam Le Fondre - 8
A really intelligent and hard-working player. His touch and cross for Dylan Vente's goal were exceptional. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
10. FC - Dylan Vente - 8
Worked hard, scored one, assisted another and showed some nice touches. Hibs fans can expect to fall in love with the £700,000 Dutchman. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
11. LM - Elie Youan - 5
Decision-making again let him down at times. Tried to run at the opposing defence but didn't get much out of it. Substituted at half-time. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
12. Substitutes
Jordan Obita - 8 (Scored). Christian Doidge - 7. Elias Melkersen - 6. Jimmy Jeggo - 6. Jake Doyle-Hayes - 6. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group