Hearts strike late to punish nine-man Hibernian | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hibernian lost 2-1 to Hearts in the Premiership derby. In the seventh minute, Martin Boyle converted Jamie McGrath's set-piece cross to put Hibs ahead. The Jambos took control after Raphael Sallinger's card was upgraded to a straight red by VAR (14.) and Felix Passlack received a second yellow (48.), levelling via a Warren O'Hora own goal (65.) before Blair Spittal decided it (86.). The Jam Tarts dominated the ball with 75.7% possession and produced 23 attempts, six on target. The Jambos stay top of the Championship group and host Rangers next, while the Hibees welcome Celtic.

Player of the Match: Blair Spittal came off the bench to score the winner and completed 20 of 23 passes, adding eight successful final third deliveries.

Stat of the Match: Hearts produced 23 attempts, underlining a 75.7% possession grip.

Three Things We Learned: VAR upgraded Raphael Sallinger's offence to a straight red in the first half. The Jambos generated 11 corners and 23 attempts, sustaining pressure throughout. Felix Passlack's dismissal left the Hibees with nine men, and the bench contribution of Blair Spittal proved decisive.