Nick Montgomery Disappointed With Refereeing In Hibernian's Draw Against Ross County

Hibernian's manager, Nick Montgomery, expressed his frustration over a refereeing decision that he believes cost his team a victory in their recent match against Ross County. Despite Hibs' efforts to secure a win, the game ended in a 2-2 draw, with Ross County's Yan Dhanda scoring in the final moments. Montgomery pinpointed a controversial throw-in, which he felt should have been awarded to Hibs, as the turning point that led to County's equalizing goal.

After Josh Sims put Ross County ahead, Hibernian responded with goals from Myziane Maolida and Adam Le Fondre, seemingly setting the stage for a comeback win. However, Dhanda's last-gasp goal ensured the points were shared, leaving Montgomery to lament what he saw as a clear error by the match officials. "We just lost two points we shouldn't have lost," Montgomery stated, highlighting his team's dominance in the second half and their right to claim victory.

Montgomery further criticized his team's defense at the crucial moment but maintained that the situation should not have arisen in the first place. "We have to be responsible for not defending our box, even though we should not have had to," he remarked. The Hibernian boss is now looking ahead to their next game before the international break, aiming for a win to make up for the lost points.

On the other side, Don Cowie, Ross County's manager, praised his team's resilience for securing a draw from a challenging position. Cowie acknowledged the disappointment of losing an early lead but was pleased with the character shown by his squad to salvage an important point. "That point could be invaluable come the end of the season," Cowie noted, emphasizing the significance of their comeback.

Both teams now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures as they seek to improve their standings before the season progresses further. Montgomery and Cowie each highlighted areas for improvement and focus, with Hibernian aiming for victory in their next match and Ross County looking to build on their demonstrated character and resilience.