Hibernian won in the 90th minute, Shkendija fell at Easter Road.
Hibernian beat Shkendija 2-1 at Easter Road in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, with O'Hora scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute after a late comeback from the visitors.
- 0'The match has started.
Hibernian hosts Shkendija.
- 13'Hibernian controlled the game.
At the 13th minute, Hibernian was in control with 66% possession - 34%, while Shkendija had to focus on defense. However, the pressure had not yet translated into clear chances, with the corner kicks still 0-0 and the score remaining 0-0.
- 25'Hibernian controlled the game.
After 25 minutes, Hibernian held a clear advantage with 71% - 29% possession and consistently pushed Shkendija deep. However, the pressure only resulted in a 1-0 corner kick, while the game remained goalless.
- 37'Hibernian dominated the game.
After 37 minutes, Hibernian controlled the game with 70% possession and 30% control, forcing Shkendija to defend deep. However, the pressure hasn't made a significant difference, as Hibernian only has one corner kick and the two teams remain tied 0-0.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 49'Hibernian controlled the game after the break.
Entering the 49th minute, Hibernian was controlling possession with a 61% - 39% ratio, but the game wasn't truly dominant as Shkendija still had more corner kicks, 1 - 2. The away team tended to defend tightly and wait for opportunities in a back-and-forth game.
- 56'O. Elding received a yellow card.
In the 56th minute, O. Elding of Hibernian received a yellow card. Hibernian and Shkendija remained tied 0-0, resulting in a back-and-forth match.
- 59'Hibernian made a substitution in the 59th minute.
In the 59th minute, Hibernian brought C. Wright on to replace A. Mayor. With the game still goalless, the home team adjusted their lineup in an attempt to find a breakthrough.
- 59'Hibernian made a substitution in the 59th minute.
In the 59th minute, Hibernian brought A. Suto on to replace M. Boyle. This was the first recorded personnel change for the home team after O. Elding received a yellow card.
- 61'Hibernian had a slight advantage in terms of control.
In the 61st minute, Hibernian had a slight advantage in possession with 57% - 43%, but the game was still tied at 2-2 for corners. Shkendija adopted a defensive approach, waiting for counter-attacking opportunities as neither team had yet created a difference.
- 63'M. Chaiwa received a yellow card.
In the 63rd minute, M. Chaiwa of Hibernian received a yellow card. This was the second Hibernian player to be cautioned in a match that was still goalless.
- 63'Shkendija made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, M. Murati came on as a substitute for E. Krasniqi for Shkendija. The match remained evenly contested with Hibernian tied 0-0 Shkendija.
- 63'Shkendija made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Shkendija brought V. Krstevski on to replace A. Kryeziu. The match at Easter Road remained goalless, with the game fairly evenly balanced.
- 70'D. Islami received a yellow card in a closely contested match.
In the 70th minute, D. Islami of Shkendija received a yellow card after a foul. The match remained tense as Hibernian and Shkendija were unable to break the deadlock.
- 73'Shkendija made a substitution in the 73rd minute.
In the 73rd minute, Shkendija made a substitution, with M. Gjorgjievski coming on to replace F. Ndzengue.
- 73'O. Elding put Hibernian ahead.
In the 73rd minute, O. Elding scored for Hibernian after an assist from C. Wright, opening the scoring at 1-0. The home team at Easter Road had a remarkable moment of breakthrough.
- 73'Hibernian had the edge in the closely contested match.
In the 73rd minute, Hibernian had a slight advantage in possession with a 57%-43% ratio, but Shkendija maintained a tight defense, leveling the score at 3-3 after a corner kick. Therefore, the situation remained unchanged, with both teams tied 0-0.
- 74'Hibernian made a substitution after the opening goal.
In the 74th minute, Hibernian made a substitution: A. Abdulai came on for J. Mulligan. After taking a 1-0 lead, the home team may want to refresh their lineup to maintain their advantage for the remainder of the match.
- 76'Shkendija dramatically equalized.
In the 76th minute, M. Gjorgjievski scored, bringing Shkendija back to a tie. The goal came just minutes after Hibernian took the lead, significantly heating up the match at Easter Road.
- 80'M. Murati received a yellow card in the 80th minute.
In the 80th minute, M. Murati of Shkendija received a yellow card. This was Shkendija's second yellow card in the final minutes, with the match still tied at 1-1.
- 85'Hibernian had the edge in the closely contested match.
In the 85th minute, Hibernian had a slight advantage in possession with a 57% - 43% ratio, with the two teams tied 1-1. Shkendija was under considerable pressure, but the game hadn't completely tilted in favor of Shkendija, as the corner kicks remained balanced at 3-3.
- 90+1'W. O'Hora gave Hibernian the lead in injury time.
In the 90+1 minute, W. O'Hora scored, putting Hibernian ahead of Shkendija 2-1. The goal came at a breathtaking moment, when the match seemed destined to end in a draw.
- 90+1'Hibernian made a substitution in injury time.
In the 90+1st minute, Hibernian brought T. Klidje on to replace N. Lowe. A personnel change in the final minutes of the match.
- 90+1'Hibernian made a substitution in injury time.
In the 90+1st minute, Hibernian brought J. Campbell on to replace M. Chaiwa. A late substitution to refresh the lineup in the final minutes.
- 90+3'V. Krstevski received a yellow card in injury time.
In the 90+3rd minute, V. Krstevski of Shkendija received a yellow card. This was a tense moment as Shkendija were trailing 2-1.
- 90+3'Shkendija made a substitution in injury time.
In the 90+3rd minute, Shkendija brought F. Ramadani on to replace A. Zejnullai when Hibernian was leading 2-1. A late substitution in the final minutes of the match.
- KTFinal score: Hibernian 2-1 Shkendija
The match ended with a score of 2-1.
Updated at 03:54 on August 7, 2026
Match information
Hibernian will face Shkendija at Easter Road Stadium in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The match will take place at 02:00 on August 7, 2026.
This match-up is most notable for the difference in recent form. Hibernian has only one win and one loss in their last two matches, while Shkendija has three wins and one loss in their last four games.
Form makes all the difference.
Hibernian enters the match with a mixed record of wins and losses according to recent data. This pattern suggests that the home team has not maintained consistency throughout, although their recent victory provides some momentum ahead of hosting Shkendija.
Meanwhile, Shkendija has a more positive record with three wins in their last four matches. The visitors also suffered a defeat during this run, so their form cannot be considered entirely without flaws. However, the higher number of wins suggests Shkendija is in better form ahead of their trip to Easter Road.
The outcome of the match may be decided by stability.
For Hibernian, home advantage could give them a more proactive approach to the game. However, their form data doesn't show a long enough run of results to confirm they are maintaining high consistency. Therefore, controlling the tempo and avoiding periods of poor form will be crucial for Hibernian.
Shkendija are likely to enter the match with greater confidence thanks to their recent results. Three wins in their last four matches provide a basis for the visitors to adopt a proactive approach and put pressure on Hibernian's organization. However, playing at Easter Road may require Shkendija to balance their attacking ambitions with necessary caution.
The key point in the approach
This match lacks sufficient data to definitively determine the specific tactical formations of both teams. However, the current form suggests Hibernian needs to prioritize defensive solidity and maintain their position throughout the game. If they allow their game to become fragmented or constantly lose control, the home team could struggle against a Shkendija side that has been performing better recently.
Conversely, Shkendija needs to translate the confidence gained from their recent run of form into actual control on the pitch. Their recent victory provides a psychological advantage, but the visitors must still adapt to the context of playing at Easter Road and not underestimate the pressure from the home team.
Pre-match analysis
Hibernian has the home advantage, but Shkendija possesses a more reliable form. The battle will likely revolve around the ability to maintain consistency, control the tempo, and capitalize on favorable moments.
Overall, this is a match where Hibernian needs to maximize their home advantage at Easter Road to balance the playing field. Shkendija enters the encounter with slightly more confidence, but the final result will depend on whether the visitors can maintain their effectiveness when playing away from home.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
