They had to come from behind at the national stadium, a Joe McPherson own goal cancelling out Connor McLennan’s opener for the Dons and two goals in six minutes from Ryan Porteous and Jamie Gullan completing the turnaround. Here’s what the squad is up to these days…
17. Ruari Paton, sub
Dubliner left Hibs after a loan spell with Gala Fairydean and signed for East Kilbride but Stranraer soon came calling and his performances for the Blues earned him a move to Queen of the South. He has hit 19 goals in 34 league games so far this season and has been linked with bigger moves Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
18. Ryan Shanley, sub
Currently plying his trade for FC Edinburgh, having joined permanently following loan spells with Civil Service Strollers, Forfar, Kelty Hearts, Finn Harps, and the Citizens during his time at Hibs. Left after making two first-team appearances in green and white. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group / SRU
19. Andrew Blake
New Zealand-born full-back missed the final and the second half of the season, including a loan spell with FC Edinburgh, through injury. Returned to his homeland with Auckland City and later played for Auckland United Photo: SNS Group Bill Murray
20. Callum Crane
Made his league debut for Hibs 14 months before the final in a 2-2 draw with Dunfermline and had already spent time on loan at Berwick Rangers. Had a later loan spell with Alloa before joining Livingston on a permanent basis. Headed out again on loan, this time to Raith Rovers, before joining FC Edinburgh in 2019 Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy