Hibs came out on top in the latest instalment of the Edinburgh derby as they inflicted a 3-2 loss upon Hearts.
The Jambos were viewed as favourites in the eyes of some heading into battle as they sit top of the Premiership but David Gray’s hosts were three goals up inside an hour. Jamie McGrath, Josh Campbell and Kieron Bowie goals put them on the path to victory before a Jambo fightback.
Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin netted late on, the former seeing a big levelling chance saved by goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger, as they lost for just the second time this league season. As bragging rights sit with Hibs, here rs is how 13 pundits reacted to the drama in Leith.
1. John Rankin (Sportsound)
"It had everything. The place was rocking after three minutes, but Hibs allowed Hearts back into it and they began to control it. At 3-0, it becomes a different game and Hearts came out and tried to attack. There was real pressure at the end, but Hibs saw the game out and they could have got a fourth goal to kill it. That will be David Gray's biggest regret, because they had opportunities. They were looking for a statement win, and they've got it." | SNS Group
2. Craig Levein (Sky)
"Hearts didn't really get going at all (in the first half). I think Derek will be quite upbeat about the performance, particularly late in the game. Hearts showed real guts late in the game and were still going strong." | SNS Group
3. Steven Thompson (Sportscene)
"Hibs get the bragging rights and what a game to start the day. Not a lot of people would have seen the opening hour given how good Hearts have been recently." | SNS Group
4. Scott Allan (Sky)
"Hibs were forced into the change with Nicky Cadden going off and Jamie McGrath moving out to that left-hand-side. Josh Campbell had so much to do and it's a fantastic header." | SNS Group