Hearts turned rivals Hibs over for the second time in seven days to book their Scottish Cup final place - and guaranteed European group stage place football next season.
Robbie Neilson moved to within 90 minutes of leading the men in maroon to the trophy he won as a player after a 2-1 victory at Hampden.
It continues Hibs’ miserable run of having never beaten their rivals at a neutral venue as Shaun Maloney’s struggling start as Easter Road boss continues.
