Summary

  • Substitute Nisbet nets near-post winner in second half of extra-time

  • Hibs' Doidge has goal incorrectly ruled offside; Megginson goes close for Cove after break

  • Boyle omitted by Hibs as he nears Saudi move; Henderson and Mueller make debut

  • First of this season's Scottish Cup fourth-round ties

  • Hibs were beaten finalists last season and lost League Cup final in December

  • First defeat for League 1 leaders Cove after 15-match unbeaten run

Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Brian Rice
    Former Hamilton Academical manager on BBC Radio Scotland

    It would be really cruel on Cove if they lose a goal now. The least they deserve is extra-time.

  2. Into stoppage time

    Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Three minutes added on.

  3. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    A nice move from Hibs and Chris Mueller cuts the ball back from the byeline for Kevin Nisbet but the striker choses to dummy it and no one else is on the same wavelength. He really needs to be having a shot there.

    Chris Cadden then drills a lovely cross in from the right, but there are no takers in the middle.

  4. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Some of the Cove players are blowing hard now but they're still keeping a solid shape in defence and Hibs are still going down blind alleys.

  5. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Kevin Nisbet slides a pass into Chris Mueller but a defender in blue gets across to knock the American off his stride.

    The League 1 side have done a sterling job at the back this evening.

  6. A Saudi riyal for your thoughts...

    Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    What will Martin Boyle be thinking as he looks on from the Easter Road stand?

    Martin Boyle in the standSNS

    Martin Boyle was left out of the Hibernian squad this evening

  7. JDH is Hibs final sub

    Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Jake Doyle-Hayes is coming on for Hibs, taking over from Melker Hallberg, who's been playing as a stop-gap central defender. Is a holding midfielder really what the home side need at this stage?

    Jack Leith comes on for Cove, replacing Fraser Fyvie.

  8. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Chris Mueller thinks about a shot, doesn't hit, then does when he's off balance.

    Could Hibs boss Shaun Maloney get the boots on and show his players how it's done? He still looks in good shape.

  9. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Chris Cadden bursts away down the right and deliver a dangerous, low cross. Not a Hibs player near it - and the wing-back is justifiably furious.

  10. Time for Scott Allan?

    Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Lee Miller
    Former Falkirk manager on Sportsound

    Hibs are playing with the safety catch on. It's safe possession, they're not probing enough. For me, the game is crying out for a Scott Allan. He'll get his foot on the ball and pick those passes.

  11. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    A shot from Josh Campbell is deflected wide. Hibs are stepping up the pace a bit - or are the part-timers starting to flag?

    The Premiership side are yet to create a decent chance in the second half.

  12. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Brian Rice
    Former Hamilton Academical manager on BBC Radio Scotland

    As long as it's 0-0 the adrenalin will keep Cove going. Rory McAllister coming on will cause another problem for Hibs.

    Hibs' Lewis Stevenson and Cove Rangers' Mitch MegginsonSNS

    Hibs' Lewis Stevenson and Cove Rangers' Mitch Megginson

  13. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    As we enter the final 20 minutes, Chris Mueller curls a shot on target but it was never going to beat Cove keeper Kyle Gourlay.

    Remember, this will go to extra time and penalties if we don't get a winner in regulation time.

  14. Cove send for McAllister

    Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    A double change for the League 1 visitors now as Rory McAllister and Mark Reynolds replace Jamie Masson and Leighton McIntosh.

    It's a debut for Reynolds, recently released by Dundee United.

    McAllister, the most famous plumber in the SPFL, loves a goal. Could he make himself a hero?

  15. 'Cove growing in confidence'

    Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Michael Stewart
    Former Hibs midfielder on BBC Scotland

    Cove really are growing in confidence. You can hear the Hibs crowd getting more despondent

  16. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Kevin Nisbet crashes his shot straight into the defensive wall.

  17. YELLOW CARD

    Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Morgyn Neill is cautioned for obstructing Kevin Nisbet at the edge of the penalty area.

    What can Hibs do from this free-kick?

  18. Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    Cove spring a counter-attack as Jamie Masson breaks clear but his weak shot is comfortably stopped by Matt Macey.

  19. YELLOW CARD

    Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    The officials have had a bit of wretched night so far and Cove striker Mitch Megginson goes in the book for some over zealous complaining.

  20. Murphy & Nisbet on for Hibs

    Hibernian 0-0 Cove Rangers

    After that scare, Hibs boss Shaun Maloney makes a couple of changes, bringing on Jamie Murphy and Kevin Nisbet.

    Christian Doidge and Ewan Henderson make way. Probably the best home players on show, but both are short of minutes on the pitch.