Hickey's deflected strike loops over Maxwell to put Hearts ahead
Ikpeazu forced in leveller after Hibs fail to clear cross
Mallan fizzed in opener for Hibs' from 30 yards
Both Paul Heckingbottom & Craig Levein under pressure
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Stevie Mallan
What. A. Goal. We needed something special to brighten up a low-key Edinburgh derby and Stevie Mallan has done just that.
With a flash of his right boot, the Hibs man sends an unstoppable howitzer from about 30 yards into the top corner of the net.
Image source, BBC SportHibs 0-0 Hearts
We're back under way at Easter Road.
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Marvin Bartley
Livingston midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageScott Allan needs to get a lot closer to Florian Kamberi to allow the gameplan to work. It 's tight in there, not only with the two midfielders from Hearts but you’ve got Daryl Horgan and Stevie Martin who’s not naturally a winger in there. But he just needs to get closer to Florian, keep his head a little more, stay a little higher and I’m sure one of the passes someone will get on the end of it
HT: Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Neil McCann
Former Scotland winger on BBC Sportsound
It's not a classic, but there's plenty of endeavor. If anything is going to come it's going to come from a cross or a wide position but I don't think we've seen terrific quality from out wide.
The tempo will slow down, people will switch off. Hibs' Scott Allan can pick a pass and he will become more of a threat and Ryotaro Meshino is Heart's main threat too.
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The Edinburgh derby has featured two heavyweights trading inaccurate blows but in truth it's the supporters/viewers who are on the ropes after a scrappy opening 45 minutes.
However, hope springs eternal for better fare after the break.
Image source, SNSThe opening 45 at Easter Road has served up an Edinburgh derby war of attrition
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Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Aaron Hickey, who has been energy personified for Hearts down the right, sends a deep cross out of play. He raises a hand of apology to his team-mates.
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Neil McCann
Former Scotland winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageThat's pure frustration from Daryl Horgan. Aaron Hickey, the young man does really well, and gets Hearts out of trouble.
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Daryl Horgan's name goes into referee John Beaton's big black book for a late, sliding challenge on Aaron Hickey.
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Neil McCann
Former Scotland winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageHearts' Jake Mulraney is having a tough afternoon. He's virtually playing as a left-back.
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Scott Allan plays the ball wide to Florian Kamberi and you can tell the striker is itching to get an effort on goal. However he's forced wide and then floats a cross into the box... but there are no takers in green and white.
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Marvin Bartley
Livingston midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageScott Allan wants the ball into his feet a lot quicker and he doesn’t seem to be getting that, but he can’t allow himself to get frustrated
Image source, SNSScott Allan is hoping to make a derby impact for Hibs
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Sean Clare heads an Aaaron Hickey cross high over the bar as the visitors opt for the more direct route to goal.
More attacking intent shown by Craig Levein's side in the first half of an Edinburgh derby that in truth has yet to ignite.
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Neil McCann
Former Scotland winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageThere's nothing in that Glenn Whelan challenge on Chris Maxwell. The goalkeeper has done about three or four rolls there, and now he's alright. Surprise, surprise...
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Glenn Whelan is booked by referee John Beaton for over-zealous pressing on Hibs goalkeeper Chris Maxwell.
"That's harsh," opines BBC Sportsound pundit Marvin Bartley.
Melker Hallberg drags an effort wide of goal as Hibs show signs of building momentum. It remains goalless after 25 minutes but encouraging signs on the "give us a goal" front...
Hibs 0-0 Hearts
Marvin Bartley
Livingston midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageThere’s nothing more frustrating for a centre forward when it gets into a wide area and they refuse to cross, and you can see Florian Kamberi’s becoming frustrated.
Hibernian 0-0 Hearts
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Richard Wilkinson: You get the impression that Craig Levein and Paul Heckingbottom have had a word before the game... Levein - "0-0 okay with you ?" Heckingbottom - "Sure, that'll work..."