Hibernian vs Gent

Hibernian gave everything at Easter Road but were undone by a cruel late twist, falling 2-3 to Gent in their Conference League qualifying play-off. The Belgians progress on aggregate after a goalless first leg, sealing it with a stoppage-time own goal that summed up a night of swinging fortunes. Josué Vergara put Gent ahead just before the break (39'), before Jason Kerr headed Hibs level (56') and Felix Passlack fired the hosts in front (77'). Gent responded through Christian Burgess, who nodded in from a corner (84'), then snatched victory when Miguel Chaiwa turned the ball into his own net in the first minute of stoppage time. Chaiwa's night worsened further as he was sent off moments later for a second bookable offense. The defeat ends Hibernian's European campaign at the play-off stage, a bitter pill after leading late on. Gent move into the group phase, buoyed by their resilience and a defense that held firm when it mattered most.