Hearts extended their unbeaten runs in both domestic competition and the Edinburgh derby match to nine games when they beat Hibernian 3-0 in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup at Easter Road this afternoon thanks to Josh Ginnelly, Lawrence Shankland and Toby Sibbick goals.
Hibs started the encounter positively and went close to taking the lead on a couple of occasions; Hearts defender Michael Smith almost turned the ball into his own net after dispossessing Elie Youan and then Josh Campbell back heeled an Aiden McGeady pass onto the right post.
Then the defensive deficiencies which have proved so costly this season resurfaced; they failed to deal with a Robert Snodgrass free-kick into their area and Ginnelly pounced on a loose ball and rifled beyond goalkeeper David Marshall.
