Hibernian Academy earned a gritty point on the road as they came from behind to secure a 2–2 draw against Rangers in a pulsating CAS Elite Under-19 League encounter in Glasgow.
In a match that pitted two of the country's most clinical youth setups against one another, the spoils were shared in a result that leaves the hosts frustrated in their pursuit of pulling clear at the summit of the table.
Rangers started with the intent of a side looking to cement their status at the top of the league. Their early dominance was rewarded through clinical finishes from Conor Owen and Kyle Glasgow, who appeared to have set the Glasgow outfit on a trajectory for all three points.
The Hibees, featuring a disciplined Logan Jiménez, found themselves under significant pressure in the first half but managed to keep the deficit within reach before the interval.
The second half told a different story. Refusing to yield, Hibs emerged with a more aggressive press, eventually finding the goals needed to cancel out the Rangers' lead. The comeback was a testament to the resilience of the Edinburgh side's academy, as they exploited gaps in the Rangers backline to level the scoring.
Despite a frantic closing period where both sides pushed for a winner, the defenses held firm.
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