Bermudian International Logan Jiménez and his Hibernian Development Squad wrapped up their KDM Evolution Trophy league phase campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against William Hill League Two outfit Stirling Albion.
Darren McGregor’s youngsters showed plenty of resolve against senior league opposition, responding to a swift second-half turnaround to take a deserved share of the spoils.
The young Hibees made an ideal start, establishing control of possession in the opening exchanges before breaking the deadlock through Jacob MacIntyre, who finished neatly to give Hibs the lead heading into the break.
Stirling Albion mounted an assertive response after the restart, capitalising on a lapse in the Hibernian backline as Lucas Fyfe struck twice in quick succession to flip the contest on its head.
Undeterred by the deficit, McGregor’s side regrouped, with Jiménez and his teammates maintaining attacking pressure in search of an equaliser. Their persistence paid off when MacIntyre struck for a second time, slotting home to level the scores at 2-2.
The spirited fightback caps a competitive developmental cup run for Jiménez and the Easter Road academy prospects, providing crucial senior-level experience against seasoned Scottish league opponents.
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