It was a second half of drama that lit the fuse under the first Viaplay Cup semi-final as Aberdeen achieved victory
A handful of pyro pests couldn’t resist defying the organisers’ pleas as they pulled out the fireworks 24 hours early.
The good old video assistants – after a damp squib of an opening 45 minutes – lit the fuse on an explosive second. Sparks were flying when Martin Boyle, the hat-trick hero of Hibs’ last League Cup semi final run out, was denied an opener after a three-minute check. If that sent a rocket up Nick Montgomery then a strong shout for a spot-kick two minutes later when Dylan Vente went down under a Kello Roos challenge sent him into orbit.
Barry Robson revealed in the build-up he’d had to shell out for the biggest celebratory carry-out known to man after the Dons lifted this cup 10 seasons ago. He’d be toasting the class of 2023 last night as they now stand 90 minutes away from their first success since that day at Celtic Park. After the pre-match Hampden light show – the legal one – the first half failed to properly ignite.
Throw in Jair Tavares on the left wing with Jordan Obita behind him and the Hibs attack is jet-fuelled. Youan can be dynamite or dud and his erratic fashion was summed up just on half-time when a wonderful turn sent Rubezic to the shops only for the Frenchman to run straight into the next obstacle in the shape of Jensen.
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