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
CHANCE!
Boyle nearly gets an opening after a defensive error but Miguel Ramos does enough to gather the ball and it remains goalless.
CHANCE!
Two chances in quick succession as Hanlon volleys over from close range from a Magennis free kick and Nisbet then bends a shot just wide
Rodríguez López with a glorious chance to open the scoring for Santa Coloma but his shot is deflected wide
And again from Macey! He denies FC Santa Coloma for a second time in quick succession - Marc Rebés can hardly believe it!
Goal for Santa Coloma
Guillaume Lopez finishes from close range. 1-0 to the hosts on the night, 3-1 to Hibs on aggregate.
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