Overview
- The 0-0 draw in Ghent on Thursday kept the tie level and delivered a valuable away clean sheet that preserves Hibs’ chance to qualify over the two legs.
- Owen Elding had a first-half penalty saved by Gent goalkeeper Davy Roef, which remained the match’s clearest opening for either side.
- Manager David Gray praised the players for executing a defensive game plan and described the result as a “massive performance” after Hibs recorded their third consecutive clean sheet.
- Gray made four changes to the starting XI to frustrate Gent, with Miguel Chaiwa and Josh Mulligan singled out for physical displays that helped limit Gent’s chances.
- The second leg at a expected sell-out Easter Road will decide who reaches the group stage, a milestone that would boost Hibs’ revenue and profile in European football.