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Hibernian secured a draw in a pre-season friendly against Porto this evening, as part of their short warm-weather training camp in Portugal.
The match marked the fourth fixture of David Gray's pre-season calendar, after Hibs lost 1-0 to Shamrock Rovers and defeated Cliftonville 5-1 during their training camp on the outskirts of Dublin, and lost 2-1 to St Johnstone in a bounce game at HTC.
A trip to the reigning Portuguese champions presented a different level of test, but Hibs were able to hold Francesco Farioli's men to a 1-1 draw at the Jorge Costa Training and Sports Development Centre, with Felix Passlack scoring the Leith side's goal as Porto failed to capitalise on a host of good chances.
Although the hosts were able to find the net through former Alaves and Norwich striker Borja Sainz, who opened the scoring in the dying embers of the first half, they let a number of goal-scoring opportunities pass them by in a strong attacking performance.
Hibs had also spurned an opportunity to open the scoring. Midfielder Josh Mulligan hit the crossbar from a crossing situation, with the rebound finding Callum Wright, who made his first start in a Hibs shirt. The 26-year-old couldn't put his rebound effort past Claudio Ramos in the Porto net, though.
Raphael Sallinger was called into action on a number of occasions, making good stops to deny a hungry Portuguese attack from causing any further damage.
Porto twice hit the woodwork throughout the match through Gabri Veiga and Alan Varela, scoring three goals which were eventually ruled out – two of them coming from Sainz himself.
However, with ten minutes to play, Passlack would get Hibs their equaliser.
The German wing-back restored parity at the far post, latching onto a cross and driving his effort home.
Sallinger was once again Hibs' saviour at the death, denying two Porto attackers a winning goal after Varela's effort hit the woodwork.
A tough match against experienced opposition offered Hibs further progress in their pre-season preparations and, in particular, helped to better embed their new signings into the fold.
Glasgow-born midfielder Azeem Abdulai was in from the start, with a 60-minute spell before being replaced by Miguel Chaiwa.
Former Wigan Athletic duo Callum Wright and Jason Kerr also started the match, with Kerr playing the full game in defence and Wright substituted off for Jacob MacIntyre with 30 minutes left to play.
A positive result will add further confidence and fitness to a Hibs side now on the cusp of their new UEFA Conference League campaign.
Hibs: Sallinger, Passlack, O’Hora, Kerr, Iredale (Megwa 61), Obita (C Cadden 61), Abdulai (Chaiwa 61), Mulligan (Joseph McGrath 77), Wright (MacIntyre 61), Boyle © (Klidjé 46), Elding (Molotnikov 61).
Subs not used: Smith
The match marked the fourth fixture of David Gray's pre-season calendar, after Hibs lost 1-0 to Shamrock Rovers and defeated Cliftonville 5-1 during their training camp on the outskirts of Dublin, and lost 2-1 to St Johnstone in a bounce game at HTC.
A trip to the reigning Portuguese champions presented a different level of test, but Hibs were able to hold Francesco Farioli's men to a 1-1 draw at the Jorge Costa Training and Sports Development Centre, with Felix Passlack scoring the Leith side's goal as Porto failed to capitalise on a host of good chances.
Although the hosts were able to find the net through former Alaves and Norwich striker Borja Sainz, who opened the scoring in the dying embers of the first half, they let a number of goal-scoring opportunities pass them by in a strong attacking performance.
Hibs had also spurned an opportunity to open the scoring. Midfielder Josh Mulligan hit the crossbar from a crossing situation, with the rebound finding Callum Wright, who made his first start in a Hibs shirt. The 26-year-old couldn't put his rebound effort past Claudio Ramos in the Porto net, though.
Raphael Sallinger was called into action on a number of occasions, making good stops to deny a hungry Portuguese attack from causing any further damage.
Porto twice hit the woodwork throughout the match through Gabri Veiga and Alan Varela, scoring three goals which were eventually ruled out – two of them coming from Sainz himself.
However, with ten minutes to play, Passlack would get Hibs their equaliser.
The German wing-back restored parity at the far post, latching onto a cross and driving his effort home.
Sallinger was once again Hibs' saviour at the death, denying two Porto attackers a winning goal after Varela's effort hit the woodwork.
A tough match against experienced opposition offered Hibs further progress in their pre-season preparations and, in particular, helped to better embed their new signings into the fold.
Glasgow-born midfielder Azeem Abdulai was in from the start, with a 60-minute spell before being replaced by Miguel Chaiwa.
Former Wigan Athletic duo Callum Wright and Jason Kerr also started the match, with Kerr playing the full game in defence and Wright substituted off for Jacob MacIntyre with 30 minutes left to play.
A positive result will add further confidence and fitness to a Hibs side now on the cusp of their new UEFA Conference League campaign.
Hibs: Sallinger, Passlack, O’Hora, Kerr, Iredale (Megwa 61), Obita (C Cadden 61), Abdulai (Chaiwa 61), Mulligan (Joseph McGrath 77), Wright (MacIntyre 61), Boyle © (Klidjé 46), Elding (Molotnikov 61).
Subs not used: Smith
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