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Jamie McGrath and Troy Parrott bag goals in European action

Jamie McGrath began his Hibs career in style
Jamie McGrath began his Hibs career in style

Jamie McGrath scored inside seven minutes of his Hibernian debut as David Gray's side secured a first-leg draw in Denmark in the Europa League second round first leg.

Former Aberdeen midfielder McGrath opened the scoring from a free-kick as Hibs drew 1-1 against Midtjylland in the Europa League second qualifying round.

McGrath spotted a gap at the near post as the home goalkeeper awaited a cross after the Republic of Ireland international had won a free-kick on the left wing.

His effort was clawed out from behind the line as Hibs delighted more than 1,000 noisy away fans following a bright start.

Hibs were 18 minutes from claiming an away win but Aral Simsir curled home from a 25-yard free-kick to leave the tie all square ahead of next Thursday’s second leg at Easter Road.

Meanwhile Troy Parrott scored for AZ Alkmaar in a 4-3 away defeat to Ilves Tampere from Finland in the Conference League second round first leg.

Parrott equalised to make it 1-1 but the Dutch side fell to a surprise loss ahead of the second leg back in the Netherlands.

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