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Edinburgh Reporter
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Darren McGregor's youngsters claim CAS Elite Under-18 League title
Darren McGregor's youngsters secured the CAS Elite Under-18 League title with a dominant 4-0 away victory over Kilmarnock on Friday evening. Hibs took the lead in the fourth minute through a magnificent 25-yard strike from Jamie McMurdo that left Kilmarnock keeper Craig Campbell stranded in the centre of his goal. The youngsters doubled their lead in the 20th minute when Josh McDonald's corner evaded everyone curled in at the back post. Hibernian U18s Photo Maurice Dougan Thirteen minutes later with the hosts committed men forward, Logan Jimenez spearheaded a lightning-quick counter and effortlessly squared the ball to Dean Cleland, who stabbed the ball home into an empty net. That was the last of the scoring in the first half and the visitors took a 3-0 lead into the changing room. Six minutes after the restart, Jimenez and Cleland broke through Killie's high line to recreate a carbon copy of their earlier goal, stretching Hibs lead to an unassailable four goals. With 25 to play, centre-back Lewis Gillie came very close to finding a fifth as his glancing header from a near-post corner delivery whistled past the back post. Jimenez would tee up his strike partner for a third time with 15 minutes remaining, though a fine stop from outstretched leg of Killie keeper Campbell denied Cleland his hat-trick. Hibs comfortably saw out the remainder of match to seal the league title, as well as confirm their involvement in the 2025/26 UEFA Youth League next season, with one match remaining. Hibs XI: Mallon, Whittaker (Sporran), Calder, Gillie, McGrath, Bruce, Cleland, Buckley (McNeill), Jimenez (Macdonald), McDonald, McMurdo (Davidson). Unused Substitute: Vautherin. Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hibs youngsters could wrap up title tonight in Ayrshire
Hibs youngsters travel to Kilmarnock tonight Friday 9 May 2025 knowing a solitary point will secure the CAS Elite Under-18 League title. Kick-off for the penultimate league fixture is at 6:30pm at Ayrshire College (Kilmarnock Campus). Darren McGregor's team lead the CAS Elite Under-18 League with two matches remaining. With 65 points accrued, the Hibs are six points above their closest challengers, Rangers, and know a single point from the last two fixtures confirms champions status. That solid advantage was gained on Tuesday evening, when the teamearned a fantastic 3-0 victory over the Gers at the Rangers Training Centre. Dean Cleland netted twice either side of a terrific Josh McDonald free-kick to seal the win on away soil. Kilmarnock will be seek to end their campaign as strongly as possible in the hope of earning a third-place finish. The Ayrshire team are currently fifth in the CAS Elite Under-18 League, accumulating 47 points from 27 games. Killie have two and one game in hand over third-place St Mirren and fourth-place Aberdeen, respectively. There is just two points seperating Killie from the Buddies, and just one point keeping apart Killie from the Dons. Kilmarnock have struggled recently in the league and are currently winless in five league matches, though Darren McGregor and his squad are under no illusions as to the strength in the Kilmarnock team given past results. Travelling supporters can attend at no cost. Like this: Like Related
