Hibernian got here out on prime of their third-round fixture of the U18s Scottish Cup in opposition to Dunfermline Athletic. This action-packed match held at Dunfermline’s coaching floor was taken to penalties the place Hibernian gained 4-3.

The match began properly for Dunfermline with an early try at purpose from Liam Middleton that simply scraped the bar. Hibernian’s Owen Calder hit again imminently with spectacular tempo straight down the pitch however simply couldn’t discover his man within the field. Calder did handle to safe a Hibernian nook which was saved by Dunfermline’s Lewis Briggs, the primary of many saves by Briggs tonight.

The battle between Hibernian’s Josh McDonald and Dunfermline’s Conley Adamson down the left-hand aspect was thrilling to observe all through the match. Adamson defended properly and saved his crew out of hazard.

Dean Clelland performed a ball by to McDonald that regarded extraordinarily promising for the younger Edinburgh aspect however was referred to as offside earlier than they acquired an opportunity at purpose. Clelland tried his luck once more with an overhead kick within the field however simply couldn’t get the suitable top.

Kyle Davidson saved Dunfermline’s hopes up, beating three males down the suitable wing however his shot at purpose was saved on the road. Dunfermline’s captain, Freddie Rowe remained calm and managed when stress was rising, constantly making an attempt to arrange alternatives for his friends for the assault.

A lot to their reduction, Davidson acquired the scoring underway for Dunfermline simply 5 minutes into the second half, with a header that went straight previous the goalie following in a superb nook from Mark Beveridge. The boys knew they couldn’t let their guard down as Hibernian can be much more keen now.

They completely didn’t lie right down to it and had been coming in from all instructions to interrupt down that Dunfermline defence, however simply couldn’t get previous. Hibernian tried a special tactic with a superb strike from distance however this drew a fair higher save from participant of the match Lewis Briggs. Dunfermline saved up that motivation with a late strike from Rowe that was blocked by Hibernian’s defence.

After many last-minute makes an attempt, Hibernian simply managed to fumble one previous the keeper within the eighty fifth minute, an all-important equaliser inflicting an eruption from the crew and their supporters.

The sport was taken to penalties the place Hibernian walked away with the victory and can proceed by to the subsequent spherical. A really entertaining match with excellent performances from each groups that they most undoubtedly needs to be pleased with.

Dunfermline Athletic Participant of the Match: Lewis Briggs

An impressive efficiency from Briggs making many all-important saves for the Fife aspect.

Hibernian Participant of the Match: Owen Calder

For creating many probabilities for Hibernian and displaying spectacular ability all through.

Dunfermline Athletic Magic Second:

Davidson beating three males after which getting a shot on course was a spotlight for the hosts. He confirmed nice initiative and confidence to take it on himself when there merely wasn’t every other manner.

Hibernian Magic Second:

That each one-important purpose was simply what the boys wanted, in the end main them to achieve that spot within the subsequent spherical.