Hearts acquired the higher of Hibs for the second time with every week with a Scottish Cup semi closing victory at Hampden.
They had been two targets up inside 21 minutes due to strikes from Ellis Simms and Stephen Kingsley earlier than Chris Cadden struck one again for Shaun Maloney 's aspect minute later.
The Gorgie aspect rode a storm for components of the second half however a sending off for Hibs ' Joe Newell all however sealed the end result of the tie with 25 minutes to play.
Robbie Neilson put religion within the aspect that beat Hibs 3-1 at Tynecastle final week they usually did not let him down.
Here is how the Hearts gamers rated on the day as they acquired the Edinburgh Derby bragging rights as soon as once more.
CRAIG GORDON : Produced a save that was each bit as spectacular – and essential – because the targets. The keeper brilliantly diverted a Ryan Porteous header on to the publish at 2-1 and held agency on the finish. You count on no much less. 8
TOBY SIBBICK : By no means appeared comfy and Hibs might sense it. They focused the defender and he coughed up the ball on the way in which to Cadden grabbing a lifeline.
CRAIG HALKETT : A category act. The centre again usually learn the hazard earlier than it materialised and was cool in possession to permit the Jambos to spring out from the again. Harm was merciless. 7
STEPHEN KINGSLEY : Hampden has witnessed some moments of magic however the defender’s strike for the second is correct up there. An excellent show capped by a chic set-piece effort. 8
NATHANIAL ATKINSON : Closely concerned within the opening interval when his urgent compelled Hibs on the retreat. Tucked in for a extra disciplined function after the interval as Hearts had been those who needed to dig it out. 6
ALEX COCHRANE : Snapped on the heels of Paul McGinn to arrange the opening purpose and always introduced power in the midst of the park. 6
PETER HARING : An actual regular affect within the Hearts engine room. In management throughout a powerful first half however needed to dig in to guard his again 4 after the break. 6
ANDY HALLIDAY : Helped Hearts get a grip of the midfield as he harassed Hibs out of possession quite a few occasions. Clearly hampered by damage however battled on till being changed simply earlier than the break. 6
BARRIE MCKAY : Confirmed some neat turns of tempo and touches however suffered from being energetic within the busiest areas of the pitch. There wasn’t a lot house to function however all the time carried a hazard. 7
ELLIS SIMMS : The frontman was a handful even earlier than he hit the again of the online with a perfectly caught opener. Put himself about and brought about a ton of issues. 7
LIAM BOYCE : A type of days when the ball didn’t fairly bounce his manner however he nonetheless led the road and dragged defenders all around the store. Position within the opener and will have scored earlier than the break. 6
Subs
AARON MCENEFF (for Halliday, 40) : Couldn’t get entangled as a lot as he would have appreciated in an attacking capability because the site visitors was primarily moving into the wrong way. 5
TAYLOR MOORE (for Halkett, 51) : Took a little bit of time to settle as he got here on when Hibs had been banging on the door. Had just a few nervy moments and fortunate to not get s second yellow. 5
CAMMY DEVLIN (for Kingsley, 86) : Supplied some extra legs for the late mission to cling on for the win. 4