Hibs head coach David Gray praised his players’ character as they progressed into the UEFA Conference League Play-Off Round.

Hibs had to go through extra-time, once again, bt this time over-came a tough, talented FK Partizan side.

After the final whistle Gray said: “I’m delighted for everyone involved. The game will take a long time to analyse and go over.

“I thought we started the game really well, our shape was good, and we had the best chances in the first half. We knew they’d come after us, but then after a couple of mistakes we found ourselves 2-0 down.

“Half-time came at a good time for us. We got the players in and calmed them down a bit. The question I asked them was all about mentality and the character of the group.

“A lot of people spoke about the importance of the first go

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