Hibernian see off Luzern to arrange European play-off in opposition to Aston Villa
That lead to Switzerland ensured Hibs progressed 5-3 on combination to arrange a hugely-anticipated conflict in opposition to a Villa aspect captained by former Easter Road star John McGinn, who was a part of their 2016 Scottish Cup-winning workforce.
Youan fired Hibs into an early lead and arrange Boyle to degree the tie on the night time within the 73rd minute, quickly after Luzern had received inside one objective on the combination rating. Villa are scheduled to go to Edinburgh for the primary leg subsequent Thursday.
Hibs had prolonged their first-leg lead in stoppage-time at Easter Road final week they usually began the place they completed as they attacked their hosts.
Boyle was impeded within the penalty field within the act of capturing however was penalised for catching his opponent and Josh Campbell shot straight on the house goalkeeper.
Hibs went three up on combination when Youan struck within the tenth minute. The extensive participant picked up a free ball on the midway line following a Luzern throw-in, ran to the sting of the field and hit a shot which hit a defender and looped over the goalkeeper.
Luzern hit again six minutes later after a change of play put Hibs on the again foot. David Marshall made a wonderful cease however the ball was in the reduction of throughout objective for Jakub Kadak to complete from six yards.
Boyle quickly raced clear after an excellent piece of ability and went down simply exterior the field after Nicky Beloko grabbed his arm, however the referee performed on.
Hibs defended deep after the interval, with Dylan Levitt compelled off injured within the 52nd minute after rolling his ankle whereas charging down a shot.
The house strain paid off halfway by the half when Kemal Ademi received goal-side of Paul Hanlon at a nook to transform a free header from 5 yards.
But Hibs didn’t enable their hosts to construct any extra momentum and killed off the house followers’ hopes in Lucerne once they netted on the counter-attack after the ball was launched ahead.
Youan outmuscled defender Marco Burch, who responded by making an attempt to seize the Hibs winger’s shirt. Burch bizarrely stopped on the lookout for a free-kick of his personal after getting Yoaun’s arm in his throat however the referee performed on and Youan received to the byline.
Boyle had peeled off his marker and swept a left-footed shot below the goalkeeper after assembly Youan’s cutback from six yards out to depart the Hibs followers dreaming of extra European adventures to return.
Additional reporting by PA Sport.