Hibernian finally dodged a cruel late twist in the Edinburgh derby and now have a League Cup final against Rangers to look forward to.
Hibernian have a League Cup final to look forward to. They will face Rangers after getting through a tense Edinburgh derby against Hearts without the late heartbreak that has haunted them in so many big games.
Hibs have often found a way to let moments like this slip, with the knockout blow arriving when they thought the job was done. This time the script changed. They stayed composed when the pressure peaked and made sure the sucker punch never landed.
The result carries extra weight because it came against their fiercest rivals. Beating Hearts on a stage like this lifts a heavy mental burden for the club and its supporters, who have spent years bracing for the worst whenever a derby hung in the balance.
Now comes the biggest test. Rangers are a demanding opponent in any cup final, and Hibs will need the same nerve and discipline that carried them past their city rivals. After years of near-misses and painful memories, they have a chance to turn relief into silverware.
