McHugh breaks Hibs hearts

Late goal specialist Bob McHugh struck again as Falkirk came from behind to dash Hibernian’s promotion hopes and set up a Premiership play-off final against Kilmarnock.

McHugh pounced in injury time in a crowded penalty box to convert a long throw and secure a 3-2 victory in front of a sell-out crowd at the Falkirk stadium.

The former Motherwell striker helped Falkirk to second place in the Championship with an injury-time winner over Rangers and a last-minute leveller at Easter Road, and had struck again in the first leg on Tuesday with an 80th-minute equaliser.

Hibs had looked in control after James Keatings turned the game on its head with two goals in three minutes after a poor first half-hour for the visitors, who trailed to Blair Alston’s goal.

But Luke Leahy struck a magnificent equaliser in the 79th minute before McHugh netted with virtually the last kick of the ball.

Falkirk will now host Kilmarnock in the first leg of the final on Thursday while Hibs will have to lift themselves for next Saturday’s …

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