Hearts held off 10-man Hibernian in a 2-1 win at Hampden Park to go through to their third Scottish Cup final in four years. Hearts worked their way slowly into the game and took the lead in the 16th minute after Hibs had granted possession in midfield. Ellis Simms scores the opening goal for Hearts against Hibs at Hampden. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty ImagesThe second goal five minutes later was even better and came after Hearts won a free-kick 35 yards from goal. In the 54th minute Hearts Craig Gordon tipped Porteous’ header from a Henderson corner on to the post and gratefully gathered the rebound.

Source: The Guardian April 17, 2022 08:31 UTC