Top-flight Hibernian required a Kevin Nisbet extra-time winner to edge out League 1 Cove Rangers in the Scottish Cup on a nervy night at Easter Road.
The hosts were flat throughout but were controversially denied a Christian Doidge first-half opener when replays showed the striker’s finish was onside.
The part-time visitors defended impeccably until the 112th minute, when Nisbet swept in from close range.
Shaun Maloney’s side will find out their last-16 opponents on Saturday.
Hibs’ slackness gave Cove encouragement, and with…
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