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Heart Of Midlothian Snatch Victory in Edinburgh Derby Thriller
Heart Of Midlothian secured a dramatic victory over Hibernian in the Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle Park, with a late goal from Craig Halkett in the 90th minute. The match, part of the Scottish Premiership’s seventh round, was characterized by intensity and palpable tension between the two teams.
Heart Of Midlothian dominated possession with 62%, while Hibernian defended deep, seeking counter-attacking opportunities. Despite their territorial advantage, Heart managed only three shots on target out of eleven attempts. Hibernian, with less possession (38%), generated five shots, with only one testing the goalkeeper.
The game was contested in midfield, with a total of 20 fouls committed by both teams. The referee showed three yellow cards, one to Hibernian (J. Obita in the 10th minute) and two to Heart Of Midlothian (B. Baningime in the 37th minute and O. McEntee in the 46th minute).
Just when it seemed destined for a goalless draw, Halkett rose to the occasion, heading home a cross from S. Kerjota, sparking wild celebrations in the home stands and sealing the win for Heart Of Midlothian.
Substitutions hibernian: at minute 76 J. Campbell came in and J. McGrath went out., at minute 88 K. Bowie came in and T. Klidje went out.
Substitutions heart of midlothian: at minute 84 S. Kingsley came in and M. Steinwender went out., at minute 84 O. McEntee came in and S. Kerjota went out., at minute 84 C. Braga came in and E. Kabangu went out., at minute 88 A. Kyziridis came in and A. Forrest went out., at minute 90 B. Baningime came in and T. Magnusson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Heart Of Midlothian
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Hibernian
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