Hibs star ruled out of Betfred Cup semi-final

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous will miss the Betfred Cup semi-final against Celtic at Hampden after being sent off against Kilmarnock last week.

The Scotland Under-21 players was shown a straight red card by referee Willie Collum two minutes before the end of extra-time in the quarter-final tie at Rugby Park for scything down Killie winger Liam Millar.

Referee Willie Collum flashes the red card at Hibs defender Ryan Porteous after he'd brought down Kilmarnock winger Liam Millar. Pic: SNS

placeholder image — Referee Willie Collum flashes the red card at Hibs defender Ryan Porteous after he'd brought down Kilmarnock winger Liam Millar. Pic: SNS

Hibs went on to win the match in a sudden death penalty shoot-out, Joe Newell converting from the spot while goalkeeper Chris Maxwell saved Niko Hamalainen's effort as the capital club squeezed through 5-4.

Porteous automatically missed Saturday's 1-1 draw with the Hoops as Hibs became the first club to take a point from the champions this season but now the SFA have confirmed he will also sit out the semi-final on Saturday, November 2.