Hibernian will take a valuable lead to North Macedonia for the second leg of their Conference League third qualifying round clash after overcoming Shkendija 2-1. Shkendija were more adventurous after the interval and Hibs keeper Rafa Sallinger was forced into a smart save to keep out Drilon Islami’s deflected drive. Suto was involved right away with a lay-off for Felix Passlack, but the wing-back’s stinging shot was straight at Ramani. The Irishman was left with a simple tap-in after Kerr’s header from Obita’s corner came back off the post. Hibs came close to a third in the final seconds, but Kerr had an effort cleared off the line.