Motherwell 2-3 Hibs: Hibs come from behind twice to win opening-day humdinger
Motherwell scored first through Kevin van Veen with Kyle Magennis levelling matters moments later, but Bevis Mugabi's header ensured the Steelmen went in ahead at the break.
Substitute Christian Doidge slid home for Hibs’ second after Kevin Nisbet’s shot hit the post and Martin Boyle netting what turned out to be the winner from the penalty spot after Stephen O’Donnell was adjudged to have handled in the box.
Relive the action below.
Motherwell v Hibs live
Key Events
- Hibs won 3-0 on last visit to Fir Park
- Teams met on opening day of 2018/19 season with Hibs running out 3-0 winners at Easter Road
- Jake Doyle-Hayes, Daniel Mackay set for league debuts
Doyle-Hayes’ first involvement is to intervene to prevent van Veen from getting a sight of goal after both McGinn and Porteous failed to stop the Dutch attacker
PENALTY HIBS!
O’Donnell adjudged to have handled the ball in the area - he and goalkeeper Liam Kelly are booked...
YELLOW CARD!
Porteous joins a growing number of players in the caution club as he is booked for a hefty challenge on Donnelly midway inside the Hibs half
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