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.
5. Ryan Stevenson (Sportsound)
"It was an amazing advert for Scottish football. It was two different styles of play. Hibs did everything they had to do, and if they'd gone 4-0 up that would've been the game. Hibs were hanging on at the end, but I think Derek McInnes will be fuming with how Hearts started both halves. Just put it in the bin. Hearts are still top of the league and now they need to bounce back." | SNS Group
6. Leanne Crichton (Sportscene)
“That’s an unbelievable stop for Sallinger. At that point in the game, he’s made the error, Devlin follows up for the second goal but the reactions to keep that one out. You can see Shankland’s reaction, he was off and celebrating, absolutely.” Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
7. Kris Boyd (Sky)
"Steindwender got in too narrow and the ball travels a long way. Cadden is given the opportunity to pick McGrath out." | Getty Images
8. Tam McManus
"3-2 has unbelievably flattered Hearts today. With a bit more care & quality Hibs win that by 4 or 5. David Gray NEEDED that win massively and it quietens a bit of noise. Hibs showed in the first 70 odd minutes that they are just as good if not better than Hearts and why i have been saying constantly that they have underachieved hugely so far this season. Must be the springboard now to go chase down a top 3 spot." Photo: SNS Group Paul Devlin