Dundee Utd Earn Late Draw to Keep Hibs Bottom of the Table

Utd's Late Surge Secures a Point

In a dramatic turn of events, Dundee United managed to salvage a point against Hibernian in a thrilling Scottish Premiership encounter. Despite Hibs taking the lead in the first half, United fought back with resilience and determination to earn a valuable point in their quest to avoid relegation.

Hibs Draw First Blood

Hibs started the match brightly and took the lead in the 25th minute. Martin Boyle's incisive pass found Kevin Nisbet, who coolly slotted the ball past United goalkeeper Mark Birighitti. Hibs continued to dominate possession, but United showed glimpses of their attacking threat on the counter.

United's Fightback

United, under the guidance of interim manager Liam Fox, refused to let their heads drop. They upped the tempo in the second half and began to trouble the Hibs defense. Nicky Clark had a great chance to equalize but his header was saved by Hibs goalkeeper David Marshall.

Milla's Moment

With time running out, United threw everything they had at Hibs. In the 87th minute, their persistence paid off. Tony Watt's cross found substitute Ilmari Niskanen, whose powerful header was parried by Marshall. However, the rebound fell kindly to Finnish striker Sadou Diallo, who calmly slotted the ball home to level the scores.

Hibs Frustrated

The draw leaves Hibs rooted to the bottom of the table, while United move a point above Ross County. Hibs manager Lee Johnson was left frustrated with his team's inability to hold on to their lead, saying, "We're very disappointed. We had the game under control, but we let it slip away."

United's Relief

In contrast, United's players and staff were ecstatic with the result. Fox praised his team's fighting spirit, saying, "I'm so proud of the players. They showed great character and determination to come back from a goal down. This point could be crucial in our battle to stay in the Premiership.