FC Santa Coloma 1-2 Hibs: Murphy and Mackay on target as Hibs advance in Europe
After a goalless first half, Guillaume Lopez fired the hosts in front with 20 minutes remaining, but a quickfire response from Murphy, who capitalised on an error by Santa Coloma goalkeeper Miguel Angel Ramos brought Hibs level on the night and restored their three-goal aggregate cushion and minutes later Mackay reacted quickest to slot home a second after the impressive Josh Campbell had smacked an effort off the base of the post.
Hibs had Matt Macey to thank after the ‘keeper pulled off three important saves to ensure safe passage for the Easter Road side.
Jack Ross’ side will now face the winners of the tie between HNK Rijeka and Gżira United, while Aberdeen are also through to the next round, losing 2-0 to BK Häcken but winning 5-3 on aggregate.
FC Santa Coloma (0) v (3) Hibs
Key Events
- Hibs won first leg 3-0
- Suspensions mean hosts without Robert Ramos and Hamza Ryahi; Hibs without Joe Newell
- No away goals
- Winners play HNK Rijeka / Gzira United
Most of Hibs’ promising play seems to be coming through Campbell - winning a free kick 25 yards out that Porteous stuck over the bar, and crossing for Doyle-Hayes who sent a header just wide.
Tell you what, if Porteous is hitting free kicks from 25 yards then the lack of a stream is even more of a blow.
YELLOW CARD!
Cistero is first in the book this afternoon. Nothing if not consistent after picking up a booking last week.
I’m going to be seeing the Andorran football federation logo every time I close my eyes for the next five days. Still goalless (and streamless) in Andorra by the way.
HALF TIME!
After a quiet / uneventful / incident-packed* first half, the teams go in for the interval.
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Worth remembering that it’s currently 26C in Andorra la Vella and the stadium is at 3,356ft above sea level (Easter Road is 114ft above) and the altitude and heat can be a killer combination.
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