Hungarians Videoton were dealt with in round one, setting up a meeting with RFC de Liege who had eliminated Icelandic side ÍA.
A goalless draw at Easter Road was best remembered for Keith Houchen winning, and missing a penalty kick. As a result, Hibs travelled to Belgium backed by a large travelling support keen to cheer the side into round three.
At the Stade Vélodrome de Rocourt, 90 minutes passed without any goals albeit both teams had chances. Midway through extra time, Jean-François De Sart beat Andy Goram with a wonderstrike from all of 40 yards. It was to be the only goal of the game.
Liege reached the quarter-finals where they lost to Werder Bremen, and De Sart would knock out Hibs again with new club Anderlecht three years later.
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. 18/10/89 UEFA CUP 1ST ROUND 1ST LEG HIBS V STANDARD LIEGE (1-0) EASTER ROAD - EDINBURGH Hibs' John Collins (right) in action
John Collins in action against RFC Liege Photo: SNS Group
. RC de Liege
The RFC de Liege team photo from the 1989/90 season. Players included Belgian internationalist Jean-Francois de Sart and Danny Boffin, both of whom would face Hibs with Anderlecht in 1992 Photo: Contributed
1. RC de Liege
The RFC de Liege team photo from the 1989/90 season. Players included Belgian internationalist Jean-Francois de Sart and Danny Boffin, both of whom would face Hibs with Anderlecht in 1992 Photo: Contributed
2. Houchen felled
Keith Houchen was fouled in the first leg and had a great chance to fire Hibs in front... Photo: SNS Group
3. Houchen misses
Unfortunately, Houchen missed the spot-kick and the game finished goalless going into the second leg in Belgium Photo: Joe Steele
4. Mrs Mac
Legendary Hibs fan Maude MacFarlane, who ran the Hawkhill supporters' bus, gives a safety demonstration on board MS Nordic Ferry en route to Zeebrugge Photo: Joe Steele