How to watch Hibs vs Malisheva: Live stream, team news, referee and is VAR being used in Conference League
Here’s how to watch Hibs vs Malisheva in the Conference League.
Hibs are aiming to complete a Conference League comeback on Thursday when they face Malisheva of Kosovo.
David Gray’s side suffered a shock 2-0 first leg loss in Pristina last week when heading into battle as the seeded side. Now they must oveturn the deficit in their second round qualifier second leg or risk the wrath of those inside Easter Road. Victory though would spark delight in Leith and provide a boost after their early season setback.
This one has not been selected for TV but it is still available to watch for those unable to make the match at Easter Road. Here’s all you need to know ahead of Hibs vs Malisheva.
When is Hibs vs Malisheva?
Hibs vs Malisheva is a Conference League second round qualifier that takes place at Easter Road, Edinburgh, on July 30. Kick-off is at 19:45 GMT.
Is there a live-stream for Hibs vs Malisheva?
This one is not on TV but can be viewed via pay-per-view. Solid Sports will show the game at the price of £12 and a pass can be bought here.
Who is the referee for Hibs vs Malisheva and is VAR in use?
It’s a Hungarian officiating team and VAR is NOT listed for this one. Mihaly Kapraly is the man in the middle with Istvan Albert and David Rozsa as his assistant referees. Marcell Derdak is the fourth official.
What is the Hibs team news ahead of Malisheva?
Hibs are missing a key duo for their Conference League second round qualifiers with Malisheva, their UEFA squad list revealed. It’s been confirmed that midfielder Jamie McGrath and left-wing-back Nicky Cadden did not make the cut with their respective calf problems. Gray had already confirmed Cadden’s was set to sideline him for weeks but McGrath’s was an issue there was some optimism around.
New signing Callum Wright was named in the 25-man group after a thigh problem and forward Ante Suto is in the mix after a medial issue. Centre-back Rocky Bushiri is the other senior absentee out injured with his Achilles rehab while midfielder Alasana Manneh is not included amid limited game time at Easter Road.
What has David Gray said ahead of Hibs vs Malisheva?
Speaking after the defeat to Malisheva last week, Gray said :“I think it's very, very simple to put that into words, and it was way below the requirement and the expectation of this Football Club. I know that, and that's a reflection on myself and my team, and we know we were way below where we needed to be.
“I'm not going to stand here and make excuses at all. That was obviously nowhere near good enough. The only positive, if there is anything to come out of today, is the fact it's happened in the first leg and there is still an opportunity to turn this round. I do believe we are good enough to do it. From what I've seen, as I said, I could talk about moments and situations in the game, but they'd just be excuses.”