Brandon off for Heartspublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 24 October 2017
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Michael Smith is moving to left-back, with Jamie Brandon's nightmare being ended prematurely with the introduction of Isma up front for Hearts.
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Clive Lindsay
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Michael Smith is moving to left-back, with Jamie Brandon's nightmare being ended prematurely with the introduction of Isma up front for Hearts.
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Former Hearts winger Allan Preston looks to be getting his wish, with striker Isma preparing to come on.
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Allan Preston
BBC Scotland summariser
Quote MessageIt is an onslaught. Hearts need to make a change and get two up front so they can get up the park
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Jamie Brandon is booked after the Hearts midfielder loses the ball wastefully on the edge of the home penalty box then launches into Dylan McGeouch.
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
A wayward John McGinn shot is deflected deep into Hearts' penalty box and Christophe Berra saves the day with a last-ditch clearance to prevent Simon Murray tapping in at the back post.
Claire Emslie
Claire Emslie finds the net with a looping shot from out wide that the Albania goalkeeper can only watch as it sails over her.
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
John McGinn tries an audacious 40-yard drive that powers a few feet over the Hearts crossbar.
That pleased intermin Scotland boss Malky Mackay in the stand.
The second half gets underway with a 16-year-old joining a 17-year-old in Hearts' midfield.
So far, the visitors have looked like a youth team up against senior pros.
HT: Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
No surprise that Rafal Grzelak has been poleaxed at half-time, with Harry Cochrane his replacement.
HT: Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Hearts are making a change at half-time, with 16-year-old Harry Cochrane coming into their midfield.
Yet to hear who is coming off though.
Jane Ross
Jane Ross makes it two goals in two games. Emma Mitchell's shot is spilled and Ross is on hand to knock the ball home.
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Tom English
Chief sports writer, BBC Scotland
Quote MessageThe only danger for Hibs is complacency, but Hearts look nowhere near it
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Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageHibs have been far the better team. They have been dynamic and Hearts have been crucified in wide areas
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Steven Boyd's free-kick is headed wide by Dougie Imrie as Hamilton try to steal a lead before the break.
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Hibs are only a goal ahead, but they are miles in front in terms of quality.
Fluent and dangerous where Hearts are stodgy and ungainly, the only surprise is that they have failed to build on Simon Murray's opener after three minutes.
Manager Craig Levein said there were plenty of players in his side who were "Hearts minded" and knew how important are Edinburgh derbies.
Well, the weight of expectation appears to have given them lead boots in that first 45 minutes.
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Dylan McGeouch's fine chip sends Martin Boyle clear behind the Hearts defence.
Goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin blocks, but it falls invitingly for Steven Whittaker only for the Scotland right-back to send his curling effort from 18 yards over the crossbar.