Logan Jiménez continued his rich vein of form, scoring twice as his Hibernian FC Under-18 teammates secured another emphatic victory, defeating Kilmarnock U18s 7-2 at HTC in the CAS Elite Youth League.
The Hibs U18s' strong performance maintains their challenge for the CAS U18 Elite title. They remain in second place, two points behind league leaders Rangers, who also secured a win, defeating Aberdeen 2-0. The victory further increased their gap over Kilmarnock, putting them seven points clear.
The Hibs U18s entered this match on the back of a highly successful run, having previously scored seven goals against Queen’s Park and six against St Mirren in their first two post-split matches. This latest result confirms their consistent attacking strength.
Dean Cleland was the star of the show, bagging a hat-trick for Hibs. Jiménez contributed with two goals, while Rory Whittaker and Lewis Gillie also added their names to the scoresheet, showcasing the team's clinical finishing.
Cleland not only scored three but also provided an assist for Jiménez's goal, demonstrating his influence on the game.
The result solidifies Hibs U18s' position as strong contenders in the CAS Elite U18 League, with Jiménez's continued goal-scoring form playing a crucial role in their success.
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