Hibernian beat Hearts to reach Scottish League Cup final

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Hibernian beat Hearts 2-1 in the Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden to set up a final against Rangers.

Hibernian beat Hearts 2-1 in the Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden, booking a place in the final against Rangers. Claudio Braga headed Hearts in front in the fourth minute from a corner, but Martin Boyle levelled for Hibernian in the 19th minute. Jamie McGrath put Hibernian ahead in the 42nd minute, and despite Hearts applying second-half pressure, Hibernian's defence held firm.

The victory was significant for manager Marink Reedijk, marking his first win since taking charge. Hibernian, described as the Premiership's bottom-placed side, had fallen behind early but came back to dominate large parts of the match. Hearts had won all four previous meetings between the teams at Hampden, in 2006, 2012, 2020 and 2022, making this Hibernian victory historic for the club.

Hibernian will face Rangers in the final at Hampden on 13 December. Hearts had retained a threat throughout and created chances to force extra time, but Hibernian's defensive resilience proved decisive in securing the win.

How it is being reported

• Hearts 1 Hibs 2: Reedijk's first victory is one to remember as spirited Leith men battle back to see off rivals and reach Premier Sports Cup finalIF you are going to keep your supporters waiting until your fifth match in charge to record your first victory, best to make it a good one.Daily Mail Sport · 1 Nov, 18:25
• HEARTS 1-2 HIBS - PLAYER RATINGS: Which midfielder ran the show at Hampden? Who missed chances to force extra time?Hibs ripped up the form book to claim a thrilling victory over city rivals Hearts in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden.Daily Mail Sport · 1 Nov, 18:05
• Hibs earn historic win over Hearts to set up League Cup final with RangersMarink Reedijk secured his first win as Hibernian boss in a memorable 2-1 Scottish League Cup semi-final victory over Hearts as the Edinburgh side beat their city rivals at Barclays Hampden for the first time.Sky Sports · 1 Nov, 16:50

In this story: Hibernian · Hearts · Rangers · Marink Reedijk · Martin Boyle · Jamie McGrath · Claudio Braga · Hampden

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