Hearts star Andy Halliday admits he pushed himself to the restrict to face Hibs after he hobbled off in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi remaining.
He watched from the stands as the ultimate whistle blew at Hampden to provide Hearts derby day bragging rights for the second time in per week.
The 30-year-old picked up an ankle damage after scoring a brace in final weekend's Edinburgh Derby however braved the ache barrier to face the identical opposition within the Scottish Cup on Saturday.
Nonetheless his recreation was lower brief 39 minutes into the conflict after aggravating the identical damage from Tynecastle the earlier week.
And Halliday believes if it wasn't a semi remaining, he most likely would not have been risked by boss Robbie Neilson in any respect.
Chatting with BBC Sport, he mentioned: "I used to be gutted that I needed to come off.
"I gave myself each alternative that I may to attempt to get myself match.
"However to be trustworthy, if it wasn't a semi-final then I most likely would not have been on the market from the beginning.
"I am simply completely delighted for the boys.
"We confirmed a lot character within the second half. Credit score to Hibs as they got here again into it however we dug in and we're in a Scottish Cup remaining."
Halliday, who was on his ft cupping his ears on the Hearts assist at full time, admits he may very well be sore for just a few weeks however sufficient ice ought to see him positive for the Could 21 remaining.
"It'll most likely be sore for the following couple of weeks, I think about," he added.
"However I do not suppose it is too dangerous.
"twenty first of Could? I am going to have a lot ice (on the ankle) until then so it is going to be positive."