Danish media react to FC Midtjylland vs Hibs as away day anthem leaves an impression amid Easter Road fear.
Here’s how the Danish media portrayed Hibs and the travelling Easter Road faithful during their Europa League journey.
Hibs set the tone for a memorable night in Leith next week with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against FC Midtjylland.
Jamie McGrath’s free kick was cancelled out by Aral Simisir’s effort after halftime in the Europa League second qualifying round first leg, but drawing level away from home is still a good result for head coach David Grey.
He and his team will now be cheered on by a large home crowd eager to see them win.
The hosts on Thursday night have been left licking their wounds after failing to win at home, and the Danish media have reacted to how events played out.
From a catchy Hibs anthem that refuses to go away to fears over Midtjylland’s Europa League fate, here are the verdicts from afar.
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“When FC Midtjylland began Europa League qualifying on Thursday, they had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
The team pushed for victory at home against Scottish Hibernian in the second round, but had to settle for a draw, leaving it just before the return match in Scotland next Thursday. Despite having chances to win, FCM did not perform well.
The Midtjyderne team had a terrible start to the match. Martin Boyle made several attempts in the first few minutes as the Scottish away team challenged the Herning team.
And after only six minutes, the goal arrived. Most in the box expected a free kick from the left, but Jamie McGrath took the opportunity and surprised keeper Jonas Lössl, who could only save the ball after it had crossed the goal line.
The goal woke up the Mid-Jytland team, and they put pressure on the away team for the majority of the first half. But with no results. Boyle scored for the Scots, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
FCM pressed on in the second half, but there were few clear-cut chances.” “It took a David Beckham-style free kick to save FC Midtjylland. There’s no mistaking it.
European football is back in Herning. The first episode is titled Hibernian, and it features a Scottish team that, at first glance, resembles FCM’s arch-rivals from Viborg, wearing green and white jerseys. And they have a favourite song, written by KC and the Sunshine Band in 1975. It plays repeatedly.
From my usual spot in Herning, where I always end up when there are European matches, you can follow the travelling fans…
and eat a portion of Bolognese while listening to their favourite chants. And if anyone knows how to add atmosphere and mood, it’s the Scots.
They do not hold back, particularly with their vocal cords. This applies both in the city centre and at the stadium, where we are now moving.
“FCM primarily tries to cross – not the most effective weapon against a Scottish team whose players learnt to head before they learnt to speak. However, the required set piece arrived.
After 71 minutes, Aral Simsir scored with a free kick that David Beckham would have envied. It finally caused the Scots to quiet their voices for a moment. This is all there is to it.
And when the game is over, Hibernian fans can once again sing “That’s the way – aha aha – I like it – aha aha” with their players. They don’t care about FCM’s 74% possession and an xG of 1.51 compared to their own of 0.48.” Bold
“On Thursday, FC Midtjylland began their Europa League qualification against Scottish Hibernian at the Mid-Jutland heath. Thomasberg’s troops had a far from ideal start to their European adventure.
After seven minutes, the Scots were awarded a free kick on the side of the pitch, but Jamie McGrath took the opportunity to kick directly at goal, shocking FCM. Ten minutes before halftime, Kevin Mbabu had a great chance close to goal from a set piece, but Hibernian’s custodian saved.
The score remained 1-1, and everything is on the line in the return match in Scotland next Thursday.
“FC Midtjylland’s hopes for the Europa League were dashed when Hibernian visited Herning in the first match of the second round of qualification.
The Midtjyderne team got off to a bad start in the match, as the visitors took the lead after a few minutes on a direct free kick, which keeper Jonas Lössl looked far from convincing.
FCM struggled in the first half and came close to falling behind later, but the linesman signalled offside.
Last year’s silver medallists trailed at halftime but recovered well in the second half. “After 70 minutes, Aral Simsir scored the first goal with a beautifully executed free kick.
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