As Hearts look to win their latest major honour, there’s been time to reflect on a memorable day that set the scene for their most recent.
Defeating Hibs 5-1 in 2012’s Scottish Cup final is a day that will never leave the minds of Hearts fans but on this day 14 years ago, they defeated Celtic 2-1 at the semi-final stage, to set up a first Edinburgh derby showpiece in this competition since 1896.
Rudi Skacel had fired Hearts ahead before controversy rained down. Gary Hooper looked offside as he headed home a Celtic equaliser before Craig Beattie's penalty kick won the game. He was handed the big chance when a Marius Zaliukas shot came off Joe Ledley's hand, enraging the Hoops, but sparking Jambos delight. Here’s a look back at that team from 14 years ago.
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13. SUB - Suso Santana
Tenerife legend is in the Spanish side's youth ranks working as he arrived in Gorgie for a few years before nine years back home pre-retirement. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
14. SUB - Denys Prychynenko
So fleeting was this man's impact in this game and Hearts there's not a photo of him to be found that we can use. Plays for Belgian Challenger Pro League club Patro Eisden Maasmechelen with German spending much of his career in Belgium. | SNS Group