Hibs boss Shaun Maloney backs Elias Melkersen after striker blows late chance to bag winner against Dundee United

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The 19-year-old was presented with a glorious chance to fire an injury-time winner for Hibs after good work by Chris Mueller on the left but he skied his effort.

He cut a dejected figure leaving the pitch but his manager has backed him to use it as a learning experience.

“He’s devastated, but you have to remember he’s a kid. He’s only had three or four games for us, it’s a big moment in the game, and we could be talking about something very different,” Maloney said afterwards.

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Hibs boss Shaun Maloney consoles Elias Melkersen at full time

“But at the same time, he has to use it. We’re going to have big matches every game; each week seems like it’s bigger than the last.

“He’s going to have another opportunity like that but he has to make sure the next outcome is different, and I’m sitting here speaking about a different result.”

Mueller had earlier been booked for simulation in the area, a decision that angered the American winger, and Maloney agreed that the call had been harsh.

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