Whereas Hibs had been cruising in Belgrade, round 400 miles north in Vienna, Dundee United displayed character and dig to stun Fast in a 2-2 draw.
Additionally a third-round qualifier within the Convention League, Jim Goodwin’s facet twice got here from behind inside a bouncing Allianz Stadion towards one in all final season’s quarter-finalists.
First it was Max Watters who introduced them degree, earlier than Zac Sapsford repeated the feat within the second half.
However the targets are solely half the story. United confronted 21 pictures whereas having simply 38% of the ball. Courageous defending, acrobatic goalkeeping from Yevhenii Kucherenko, and a little bit of luck all performed their half.
Historical past performs its half in emphasising how vital this end result could possibly be.
Final week, United progressed in Europe for the primary time in 28 years by seeing off UNA Strassen of Luxembourg.
It hints at how exhausting life will be on the continent. The final time United performed in Europe previous to this season they misplaced 7-0 to AZ, albeit after profitable the primary lef.
However they’ve given themselves an opportunity right here. In a second-half of fixed stress, they did not buckle, and an already sold-out Tannadice awaits subsequent Thursday.
“Excellent away efficiency from Dundee United to a person,” mentioned former Tannadice midfielder Scott Allan.
“Jim Goodwin will likely be completely delighted. Take this sport again to Tannadice and it is all to play for.”
