Hibernian 1-1 Ross Countypublished at 52mins
Anthony Stokes flashes a shot on the turn just wide of the near post after fine patient build-up play by Hibs.
Summary
County win League Cup for first time
Gardyne and Schalk score for County
Liam Fontaine hits the net for Hibs
Hibernian 1-1 Ross Countypublished at 52mins
Hibernian 1-1 Ross Countypublished at 47mins
Liam Henderson weaves into the County penalty box and his ball drilled into the near post takes a deflection off team-mate Jason Cummings and flies just wide.
Hibernian 1-1 Ross Countypublished at 16:07 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
County manager Jim McIntyre is sticking with the three-at-the-back formation that hasn't appeared to work so far.
KICK-OFFpublished at 16:05 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
Hibernian 1-1 Ross County
County kick-off hoping to change the balance of play in their search for a first-ever Scottish League Cup final victory.
HT: Hibernian 1-1 Ross Countypublished at 16:04 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
Image source, SNSImage caption, Liam Fontaine fired Hibs level at Hampden against Ross County
Easter Road closedpublished at 16:02 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
Police Scotland has issued a statement about the possibility of a Hibs win in today's final: "Easter Road Stadium will not be open tonight for fans and there is no cup parade organised for this evening."
They are not predicting a Ross County victory - just obviously looking to prevent crowds from gathering at the Edinburgh club's stadium as it will be closed even if their side win!
HT: Hibernian 1-1 Ross Countypublished at 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
Richard Wilson
BBC Scotland at Hampden ParkQuote MessageCounty players left the pitch at the interval looking dejected. Liam Fontaine's equaliser has dampened their optimism and the goal was reward for Hibs generally commanding play in the first half. Jim McIntyre has to lift his players at half-time but also urge them to raise their performance, because they have not performed to their potential so far. Foster and Gardyne are the key players in the 3-5-2 formation because the space is out wide, but County have barely found them. The momentum belongs to Hibs and, if they maintain that, the likelihood is that they will score again
HT: Hibernian 1-1 Ross Countypublished at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
Image source, SNSImage caption, Ross County had taken the lead through Michael Gardyne (right) at Hampden
HT: Hibernian 1-1 Ross Countypublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
So Hibs get the equaliser their play has deserved just on the stroke of half time.
GOALpublished at 45mins
Hibernian 1-1 Ross County (Liam Fontaine)
County struggle to clear a corner and Liam Fontaine whips the ball into the net from 16 yards. The central defender's second goal of the season.
Postpublished at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
Quote MessageRoss County just don't look comfy in this formation and it is only a matter of time before Hibs score if it goes on like this
Barry Wilson, BBC Radio Scotland pundit
GREAT SAVE!published at 41mins
Hibernian 0-1 Ross County
Jason Cummings is looking dangerous and he pounces on a John McGinn through ball and tries to hook it over the head of the goalkeeper, but the striker's effort is turned over the crossbar by Gary Woods. It might have been going wide anyway.
Postpublished at 15:44 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
Quote MessageIf you are the Hibs manager, you will be disappointed that they have not taken any of their chances. They have played most of the football, but it doesn't matter as they are 1-0 down
Willie Miller, BBC Radio Scotland pundit
Hibernian 0-1 Ross Countypublished at 37mins
County scorer Michael Gardyne is the only survivor from the Dingwall side that lost in the Scottish Cup final of 2010 to Dundee United. It looks like County will have to survive sustained Hibs pressure if they are to retain the lead he has given them.
Hibernian 0-1 Ross Countypublished at 31mins
Marcus Fraser has to lash the ball clear from inside the County six-yard box as Hibs apply pressure in search of an equaliser.
Postpublished at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2016
Richard Wilson
BBC Scotland at Hampden ParkQuote MessageRoss County's back three provides them with a spare man in defence but allows Hibs the numerical advantage in midfield. Once the game settled into a less frantic nature, Hibs were able to dominate possession. Michael Gardyne's opening goal has changed the dynamic of the game now, though, and individual battles all over the field will determine how the game progresses
GOALpublished at 25mins
Hibernian 0-1 Ross County (Michael Gardyne)
Against the run of play, Jackson Irvine pounces on a poor square pass from Hibs and sets up Michael Gardyne for a run at goal. Marvin Bartley looks to have put in a good tackle, but it breaks for striker off goalkeeper Mark Oxley and he is left with a simple tap into the empty net.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Michael Gardyne steals in behind the Hibs defence to score the opening goal
Hibernian 0-0 Ross Countypublished at 22mins
John McGinn and then Anthony Stokes weave their way into the County penalty box and the latter's low drive is straight at goalkeeper Gary Woods.
Hibernian 0-0 Ross Countypublished at 21mins
Hibs are beginning to dominate the midfield and a low cross from David Gray just evades Jason Cummings in front of goal.
Hibernian 0-0 Ross Countypublished at 14mins
First chance for County from their first corner. Ian McShane's driven corner finds Martin Woods unmarked at the back post, but the midfielder stumbles as he tries to get the ball under control.