While Hibs were traveling in Belgrade, about 400 miles north in Vienna, Dundee United showed the character and drilling quickly in a 2-2 draw.
Also qualifying for the third round in the conference league, Jim Goodwin’s doubles came from behind the Allianz Stadium against one of last season’s quarterfinals.
The first was Max Watters who brought them the standard, before Zac Sapsford repeated the work in the second period.
But goals are just half the story. United faced 21 shots while only with 38% of the ball. Professional defense, the formation of acrobatics from Yevhenii Kuchrenko, and good luck all participated.
History takes its part in emphasizing how important these results can be.
Last week, United continued Europe for the first time in 28 years to see you have Luxembourg’s Strassen.
It shows how difficult life can be on the continent. The last time United played Europe before this season they lost 7-0 to AZ, although after winning the left.
But they have given themselves a chance here. In the second half of constant pressure, they did not close, and the tannadice sold is already awaiting next Thursday.
“Best performance from Dundee United to man,” former Tannadice midfielder Scott Allan.
“Jim Goodwin will be quite happy. Take this game back to Tannadice and it’s all to play.”
