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Giant curiosity Hibs finally liberated from the sucker punch

Hibernian, for once, avoid late heartbreak to set up League Cup final with Rangers, writes Tom English.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:45 PM
Giant curiosity Hibs finally liberated from the sucker punch
Key Things to Know
  • Tom English argues Hibs finally overcame their habit of late collapses by beating Hearts to reach the final.
  • Hibs defeated Edinburgh rivals Hearts 2-1 at Hampden Park in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.
  • First-half goals from Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath overturned Claudio Braga's fourth-minute opener for Hearts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Hibs defeated rivals Hearts 2-1 at Hampden Park to book a place against Rangers in the Scottish League Cup final. Despite going behind after four minutes to a Claudio Braga header, Hibs fought back with first-half goals from Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath to secure their first-ever victory over Hearts at Hampden.

Tom English argues that the result liberates Hibs from their recent history of conceding late, agonizing defeats against Hearts and other opponents. While acknowledging Hibs' ongoing struggles at the bottom of the Premiership under manager Marink Reedijk, the writer suggests this hard-fought derby triumph could mark a significant turning point in their season.

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