Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 23 Jul 2026
Hibs humbled by Malisheva in Kosovo
David Gray's side face a mountain to climb after a 2-0 defeat to Kosovan minnows.
Malisheva2 – 0
FT · UEFA Europa Conference League
HibernianCompetition
Conference League qualifying
Score
Malisheva 2-0 Hibernian
Scorers
Kreshnik Uka (21'), Valjmir Nafiu (90')
Venue
Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina
What happened. Malisheva stunned Hibernian 2-0 in the first leg of their Conference League second qualifying round tie in Pristina.
- Kreshnik Uka opened the scoring from close range in the 21st minute.
- Substitute Valjmir Nafiu added a second on the break in the 90th minute.
- Hibs fans booed the team after a poor performance.
“We were way below the requirement and the expectations of this football club.”
— David Gray
Hibernian must overturn a two-goal deficit in the second leg at Easter Road next week.
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