Hibernian 3-1 Lucerne: Lee Johnson’s men come to life in the second half to take control of their Europa Conference League qualifier

Hibernian 3-1 Lucerne: Lee Johnson’s men come to life in the second half to take control of their Europa Conference League qualifier

  • Hibs defeated Lucerne in the first leg of their Europa Conference League qualifier
  • Joe Newell, Dylan Vente and Jordan Obita got on the scoresheet for Hibs
  • Now they will meet Lucerne in an away game this Saturday in Switzerland

Hibernian got off to a flying start in their bid for Europa Conference League football with a 3-1 win over Swiss side Lucerne.

After a sleepy opener that saw both sides go into half time 0-0, Joe Newell broke the deadlock a minute into the second half before the visitors held on for one courtesy of Ismaji Beka.

Dylan Vente retook the lead from Hibs with a neat brace in the 77th minute and Jordan Obita made three in added time.

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Joe Newell got the opener and stroked a neat brace in the first minute of the second half

Lee Johnson's (pictured) men go into their away game against Lezern with a 3-1 tie

Lee Johnson’s (pictured) men go into their away game against Lezern with a 3-1 tie

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