Bermuda international Logan Jimenez produced a clinical late cameo as Hibernian Under 19’s fought back to secure a dramatic 4-2 victory over Rangers, booking their place in the CAS Elite League Cup semi-finals.
In a pulsating encounter at the Rangers Training Centre, Darren McGregor’s side showed immense resilience to overcome a Rangers outfit that twice held the lead. Despite the hosts finding the net through Calum Adamson and Max Cameron, the "wee Hibees" refused to buckle, with Jimenez eventually turning a tense group-stage finale into a celebration for the visitors.
The match remained on a knife-edge after earlier strikes from Callum MacDonald and Josh McDonald had kept Hibs in contention. However, the momentum shifted decisively in the final ten minutes. With the scores locked at 2-2, a Hibs corner was only partially cleared to the edge of the box. Jimenez reacted quickest, turning a goal-bound swipe into a first-time effort that squirmed under the Rangers goalkeeper to hand Hibs their first lead of the afternoon.
The drama intensified in the 86th minute when a stray backpass gifted the visitors a golden opportunity. A swift interception saw the ball squared to Jimenez; though his initial attempt was bravely blocked, the 17-year-old made no mistake with the rebound, calmly slotting into the unguarded net to double his personal tally and seal the result.
The victory sees Hibs advance to the final four of the competition with significant momentum, while Rangers exit at the group stage. For Jimenez, the late double caps a standout performance that underscores his growing importance to McGregor’s attacking options as the hunt for silverware enters its defining phase.
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