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Hibs bullish over Rangers final as Hearts boss enters uncharted territory

Reedijk takes confidence from seismic result at Hampden…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 7:06 PM
Hibs bullish over Rangers final as Hearts boss enters uncharted territory
Key Things to Know
  • Hibs head coach Marink Reedijk is confident his side can upset Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final.
  • Hibs defeated Hearts 2-1 at Hampden Park to book their place in the December 13 final.
  • Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath scored in the first half to overturn Claudio Braga's early opening goal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Hibernian head coach Marink Reedijk expressed confidence that his team can pull off another upset against Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final on December 13. Hibs reached the final after coming from behind to defeat Edinburgh rivals Hearts 2-1 at Hampden Park on Sunday, marking their first-ever victory against Hearts at the national stadium.

Hearts opened the scoring early through Claudio Braga, but goals from Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath secured the win for Hibs. Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken lamented an unprecedented injury crisis, having lost both Tomas Magnusson and Calvin Miller before halftime, further depleting a squad already missing eight first-team regulars.

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