Where are they now? Hearts side that needed two late goals on path to Scottish Cup glory
The Tynecastle club not only emerged victorious in the first all-Edinburgh final in a major competition for over 100 years, they thoroughly embarrassed their arch-rivals with a 5-1 victory at Hampden Park.
However, such a significant piece of football history in the Capital came within seconds of not occurring at all. After a draw in Gorgie, Hearts were staring down the barrel of a fifth-round exit at McDiarmid Park after Murray Davidson gave hosts St Johnstone the lead with just seven minutes remaining.
Seconds remained on the clock when Suso Santana went down under the attentions of former Hearts favourite Alan Maybury and referee Brian Winter pointed to the penalty spot.
Jamie Hamill kept his cool to tuck away the spot-kick, sending the match to extra-time where captain Marius Zaliukas would net a 117th-minute winning goal to keep Paulo Sergio’s men on the path to destiny.
Seconds remained on the clock when Suso Santana went down under the attentions of former Hearts favourite Alan Maybury and referee Brian Winter pointed to the penalty spot.
9. FC - Stephen Elliott
The striker retired from the game in 2018 and has since undertaken some media work and completed his Uefa A coaching licence. Photo: SNS Group Sammy Turner
10. AM - Rudi Skacel
The Hearts legend retired from the game in 2019. He is now looking to start up his own coaching programme called Skacel Sports. Photo: SNS Group Sammy Turner
11. ML - David Obua
The Ugandan didn't have another club after leaving Hearts in 2012. He did join the coaching staff of local side The Maroons (fittingly enough) in 2018. Photo: SNS Group Sammy Turner
12. Sub - Ryan McGowan
The Australian, scorer of the fourth goal in the 2012 final, is now back in his homeland with Sydney FC. Photo: SNS Group Garry Williamson