Everything remains to play for at Easter Road in two weeks’ time after Ukrainian youth champions Dynamo Kyiv secured a narrow 1-0 first-leg victory over Logan Jimenez and his Hibs Academy teammates in the UEFA Youth League third round clash in Poland.
The crucial first leg match, played against the Ukrainian outfit in Stalowa Wola, was a tense, low-scoring affair. The only goal of the contest came from a deflected strike by Dynamo centre-back Vladyslav Zakharchenko, giving the visitors the advantage.
Hibs Academy coach Darren McGregor made one change to the team that played FC 2 Korriku earlier this month, bringing Adam Buckley into the defence to replace Arran McSporran.
Bermudian international Logan Jimenez and his teammates now face a 1-0 deficit heading into the return leg. The slender margin ensures the tie is very much alive, and Hibs will be relying on their home advantage at Easter Road in two weeks' time to overturn the scoreline and book their place in the next round.
The experience of facing a strong opponent like Dynamo Kyiv continues to be crucial for the development of the Hibs Academy squad.
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