Logan Jimenez and his Hibernian Under-19 teammates saw their remarkable 22-match unbeaten league run come to a crashing halt as they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Dundee United.
In a tense encounter at Foundation Park, Hibs commanded the lion's share of possession and goal-scoring opportunities, yet they were left to rue a lack of clinical finishing in the final third. The deadlock was eventually broken in the 79th minute when Jack Anderson produced an accurate strike to ensure all three points remained in Dundee.
The visitors started with intent and twice came agonizingly close to an opener in quick succession. Luke Davidson saw a 25-yard free-kick whistle just past the target before Logan Jimenez nearly produced a moment of magic, fizzing a well-taken effort narrowly over the crossbar from a challenging angle.
As the match progressed, Hibs began to exert even greater control over the tempo, but the breakthrough remained elusive. Jimenez was again at the heart of the action, firing wide during a frantic minute where the visitors launched wave after wave of attacks.
Despite the sustained pressure from the Edinburgh side, it was Dundee United who found the decisive blow late in the second half. Anderson’s composed finish left Hibs with little time to respond, marking their first league defeat in over 20 matches.
While the result brings an end to a historic streak, the performance of Jimenez and the young Hibs squad suggests they remain the team to beat as they look to bounce back in the championship race.
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