Hibs started their pre-season friendly schedule with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hartlepool United at their warm weather training base in Portugal.
Two separate starting XI's were fielded over 45 minutes, with the 90 minute game played over three 30 minutes halves in soaring temperatures abroad. The Hibees always looked the more dominant team and opened the scoring through Ewan Henderson during the first 45.
A new set of players entered the field to double their lead, a Joe Newell corner meeting the head of Ryan Porteous, who was able to guide his effort into the English League Two club's net. Elias Melkersen also had one in the net but it was ruled out for offside, with Hartlepool pinned back on the edge of their own box. Lee Johnson's men are preparing for the new Premiership season, which will be their first under the former Sunderland gaffer after his appointment in May.
