Hearts youngsters cruised to victory in the Scottish FA Youth Cup final against Queens Park at Hampden Park, winning 4-0 on the night.
Goals from Euan Banks, Tommy North, Connor Dow and Jayden Mathie secured the win, for what is the Wee Jambos’ fourth cup triumph in their history, having previously won the competition in 1993, 1998 and 2000. David McNeil’s side managed to avoid conceding a goal throughout the entire tournament, previously beating Kilmarnock, Hibs, Bonnyrigg Rose and Ross County on their way to Hampden.
With first team boss Derek McInnes watching from the stands, the young squad certainly took their opportunity to showcase their abilities, in front of the senior gaffer. In their first Youth Cup triumph for over a quarter of a century, here’s a look at 17 snaps from Hearts’ win.
.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
9. Game over
10 minutes later, his strike partner Connor Dow puts the game to bed as he got the final touch after Euan Glasgow's long throw-in caused havoc in the Spiders' box. | SNS Group
.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
10. Icing on the cake
In the dying minutes, Jayden Mathie gets in on the action as he got on the end of Taylor Hogarth's cross. | SNS Group
11. Jubilation
The substitute channels his inner Jurgen Klinsmann in the celebration as he dives to the ground. | SNS Group
12. Commiserations
Queen's Park gave a good account of themselves over the 90 minutes but just weren't strong enough for the Jambos on the day. | SNS Group