Logan Jimenez and his Hibernian teammates continued their impressive form in the CAS Elite U19 League Cup group stage, securing a clinical three-point haul with a dominant 3 - 0 victory over 10-man Motherwell.
Fresh from his exploits leading Bermuda during the CONCACAF Under-20 Qualifiers, Jimenez was straight back into the thick of the action at a saturated K-Park. Despite the treacherous, rain-soaked conditions, the Hibees put on a tactical masterclass, with goals from Zach Bruce, Luke Davidson, and Alisdair Burns ensuring a comfortable afternoon for the Edinburgh side.
Hibernian looked the more threatening side from the opening whistle, nearly capitalizing on a defensive lapse from the Motherwell backline. A poorly weighted backpass was intercepted by a sharp Jimenez just 25 yards from goal, momentarily leaving the visitors' defense exposed.
The Bermudian forward looked to catch the goalkeeper off his line with a clever, dinked effort, but Jack McConnell produced a vital save. The Motherwell shot-stopper made himself a formidable obstacle, narrowing the angle to thwart Jimenez and keep the scoreline level in the early exchanges.
However, the reprieve was short-lived. Hibernian’s relentless pressure eventually told as they broke through the Motherwell resistance. Once the opening goal arrived, the momentum shifted entirely in favor of the Hibees, particularly after Motherwell were reduced to ten men following a dismissal that left them struggling to contain the hosts' fluid attacking transitions.
The victory further solidifies Hibernian's position in the group stage, with the coaching staff likely delighted by the squad's ability to maintain high intensity despite the difficult weather. For Jimenez, the transition from international duty to domestic success appears seamless as he continues to be a focal point for the Hibs attack.
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