Motherwell 2-3 Hibs: Hibs come from behind twice to win opening-day humdinger
Motherwell scored first through Kevin van Veen with Kyle Magennis levelling matters moments later, but Bevis Mugabi's header ensured the Steelmen went in ahead at the break.
Substitute Christian Doidge slid home for Hibs’ second after Kevin Nisbet’s shot hit the post and Martin Boyle netting what turned out to be the winner from the penalty spot after Stephen O’Donnell was adjudged to have handled in the box.
Relive the action below.
Motherwell v Hibs live
Key Events
- Hibs won 3-0 on last visit to Fir Park
- Teams met on opening day of 2018/19 season with Hibs running out 3-0 winners at Easter Road
- Jake Doyle-Hayes, Daniel Mackay set for league debuts
GOAL FOR HIBS!
Nisbet’s pass picks out McGinn on the right flank, his low ball is looking for Murphy who has a fresh-air swipe but it falls kindly to Magennis who knocks it in from close range for the equaliser!
YELLOW CARD!
Carroll booked for a nasty one on Boyle just outside the box on the left-hand side but the free kick comes to nothing
Paul Hanlon gets his head to a corner from the right but his header skims the bar and is out for a goal kick, with Hibs claiming for a corner
Murphy sent scampering clear from Nisbet’s intelligent ball but his lobbed effort just about clears the Davie Cooper Stand, much to the enjoyment of the home fans who have been booing his every touch so far!
Hibs with a free kick about 20 yards from goal, Nisbet standing over it... but he sends it just over the bar.
Murphy gains possession after Mugabi swipes at a cross-ball but his effort is wide and won’t trouble Kelly
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