Joe Newell gives Hibernian late hope after Conference League loss to Andorra

Joe Newell's free kick in stoppage time gave Hibernian a lifeline in an embarrassing 2-1 Europa Conference League defeat in Andorra.

David Marshall's howler had left Hibernian facing an uphill battle to avoid an early exit as Inter's home side Escaldes took the lead in the 71st minute.

A day after Hibs announced that Marshall would hand over the captaincy to Paul Hanlon after a season with the armband, the 38-year-old's fumble allowed the home side to double their lead in the second round of qualifying to go.

Marshall had been completely exposed for the home side's opener in the 15th minute and there were very few positives for manager Lee Johnson in his first European game until the intervention of Newell.

The midfielder launched a weak effort from 20 yards out after Elie Youan stumbled on the edge of the box and the home goalkeeper couldn't hold him off.

Hibs still have to fight to overturn their deficit and set up a clash against Sweden's Djurgardens or Switzerland's Luzern in the next round.

Youan and Josh Campbell comfortably saved effort early on for the Hibs, but there were warning signs of the consequences of soft play inside their own half shortly before the first goal .

Marshall was called into action to make a good save before Hibs soon found himself under pressure again.

Lewis Stevenson was left out of position after trying to take a header near the halfway line and Ander El Haddadi had time and space to pick a man when Rocky Bushiri's cover attempts failed. failed to put enough pressure on the wide player.

Right-back Adrian Gallego was completely unmarked and struck from close range after Marshall made an excellent save from his initial effort.

Hibs struggled to make inroads for the remainder of the half and Christian Doidge replaced Elias Melkerson at half-time to join debutant Adam Le Fondre up front while Newell replaced Dylan Levitt.

Doidge had a decent parried shot then misdirected a header from 12 yards out, but Hibs generally worked in possession.

There was much worse to come for Johnson's side after a goal kick bounced off Stevenson's head and allowed El Haddadi to get a speculative first effort on target.< /p>

Marshall set out to make what looked like an easy save, but the former Scotland goalkeeper fumbled and Jean-Luc had the simple task of scoring from close range.

Hibs discovered some urgency while looking for a lifeline. Le Fondre forced a good save from a header and he and Doidge missed chances before Newell scored.

Youan's through ball threatened to set up a late leveler but Hibs was defeated.