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Sportsound continued BBC Radio Scotland This video can not be played Sportsound continued BBC Radio Scotland Listen to Sportsound Hibs advance to quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox Klidje meets Boyle corner with glancing header & Mulligan adds late second with stunning 25-yard strike Colin Moffat FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian That's all from us on the action in West Lothian. You can read the match report here. And you can catch up with how Kilmarnock beat Dundee United here. FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian Mmmm. .. Not sure about Mr Martindale's assessment. Hibs were impressive. All the more so, considering the six starting changes. FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian Livingston manager David Martindale tells BBC Scotland: "I think Hibs deserve to be in the next round, although I don't think there was a lot in the game. "I don't think either goalkeeper really had a lot to do and, up until the second goal, I thought we might have been the team to go and get the next goal. "This is the first game where we've played a top six team, most of the Premiership we played last year were bottom half. This was the first real test for the players playing against a higher level of opposition. "I don't think there was a lot in the game but I think Hibs deserve to be through. " FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian What will David Martindale make of that? Livingston were second best for most of the game, only having a wee spell of pressure just before Josh Mulligan settled the game with his stunning strike. Stick around for a taste of what he has to say. FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian Hibernian head coach David Gray tells BBC Scotland: "A real professional performance. I have spoken a lot about needing to use the squad and they all delivered today. A clean sheet at a very difficult place to come and now our attention turns quickly towards Europe which everyone will be excited about. "Klidje was excellent, delighted for him on a personal note. That will do his confidence the world of good. We've been patient with him, we'll continue to do that. He's a work in progress, he needs to settle. I credit the group because of how quickly he has settled in. " On Grant Hanley, Gray adds: "I think that might be only the second game of his career on Astroturf, he's got the first blister of his career today. I said 'welcome to Livi away, that's what happens'. He was solid, really composed. " Grant Hanley shares an embrace with Jordan Obita FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian "I don't want to single anyone out because it was a real collective performance, " Hibs head coach David Gray tells BBC Scotland. More from the Easter Road boss coming right up. FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian David Gray will also be very pleased that he didn't have to use Kieron Bowie, Rocky Bushiri or Chris Cadden. Those three will almost certainly return for Thursday's Conference League play-off first leg at home to Legia Warsaw. FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian Scott Allan Former Hibernian midfielder on BBC Sportsound If you were to ask David Gray what type of performance he would want away to Livingston in the cup, it would be exactly that. Energy, determination, first to everything. It's as impressive as I've seen them when making those changes between the Thursday and Sunday. FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian Michael Stewart Former Hibernian midfielder on BBC Sportscene Outside of Rangers and Celtic, I can't think of a better Sunday performance by Scottish team after a European game. FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian The ties will take place on the weekend of 20-21 September. FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian David Gray might have a few selection headaches now, but it's one of those good problems for managers. Thibault Klidje was a ball of energy in attack, Miguel Chaiwa glided through his debut and Grant Hanley was rock solid at the back. FT: Livingston 0-2 Hibernian Mac: Hibs showing that they have real strength in depth this season. Six changes from Thursday's game and we still have a strong starting XI. Coming to Livi is never easy. Craig: Delighted to see David Gray rotating the squad, but it was a must! The new players got decent playing time and played really well considering that "upgraded" pitch that they won't be used to. Klidje just looks so explosive! Hibs march on to the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup, with a visit to Rangers their reward for a polished performance. Thibault Klidje got his first goal in Scottish football before the interval and Josh Mulligan added a spectacular second late on. Josh Mulligan celebrates making it 2-0 after 87 minutes Livingston 0-2 Hibernian Hibs break deep into stoppage time but Dylan Levitt's raking pass has just too much on it for Elie Youan. The striker does well to recycle the ball but it all ends with Nicky Cadden slamming the ball over the top. Livingston 0-2 Hibernian Scott Allan Former Hibernian midfielder on BBC Sportsound This will please David Gray maybe more than some of the European games just by what it says about his team and their mentality. Livingston 0-2 Hibernian "Sometimes you just need to applaud. " From the official Livingston X feed. Livingston 0-2 Hibernian Michael Stewart Former Hibernian midfielder on BBC Sportscene It's different, but as good as Kieron Bowie's on Thursday. That kills the game off at the perfect time. Another guy who is on top form, what a strike that is from Josh Mulligan! Josh Mulligan lets rip with a stunning goal Josh Mulligan A screamer! The ball is a blur as Josh Mulligan puts the laces through his shot from 25 yards. Absolutely unstoppable. .. Livingston 0-1 Hibernian Livingston throw on yet another striker as Tete Yengi takes over from midfielder Macaulay Tait. Livingston 0-1 Hibernian Miguel Chaiwa fires a shot on target from 25 yards but there's not enough power to trouble Jerome Prior. The Hibs debutant is then caught by a stray arm and Sammy Lawel is booked to howls of protest from the agitated home fans. Thibault Klidje headed Hibernian's opener in the first half Record signing Thibault Klidje marked his first start with a crucial goal as Hibernian defeated Livingston to secure a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox. The Togo striker glanced in a header from Martin Boyle's corner just before half-time and substitute Josh Mulligan's stunning 25-yard strike made sure of victory late on. The visitors, showing six changes from the energy-sapping extra-time Conference League qualifying win over Partizan Belgrade, started in the ascendancy with Klidje stinging the palms of Livingston goalkeeper Jerome Prior in the opening minute. The pace of Klidje and Boyle was causing problems and the pair combined for the opener moments break the break. Livingston created their first real opportunity within minutes of the restart, but Robbie Muirhead delayed his effort, allowing the Hibs defence to recover. Grant Hanley had to be at full stretch to clear a volley from Sammy Lawal that was heading towards the bottom corner and Zak Rudden was next to try his luck amid increasing pressure for the home side, but his header drifted over. However, the tie was sealed three minutes from time as a screamer from Mulligan ensured Hibs' place in the last eight. All the best Hibs content in one place Everything you need to know about Livingston Hibs head coach David Gray: "A real professional performance. I have spoken a lot about needing to use the squad and they all delivered today. "Klidje was excellent, delighted for him on a personal note. That will do his confidence the world of good. We've been patient with him, we'll continue to do that. He's a work in progress, he needs to settle. " Livingston manager David Martindale: "Hibs deserve to be in the next round, although I don't think there was a lot in the game. "I don't think either goalkeeper really had a lot to do and, up until the second goal, I thought we might have been the team to go and get the next goal. " After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Manager: David Martindale Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: David Gray Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: David Martindale Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: David Gray Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 League Cup All competitions All competitions All competitions Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.