Simms flashes in ferocious opener before Kingsley arcs in stunning second
Cadden replies within 72 seconds for Hibs
Hibs' Newell dismissed just after hour after second yellow
Hearts, who last won cup in 2012, will play Celtic or Rangers in final
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
Almost instantly a mistake by Stephen Kingsley nearly opens up the opportunity for Chris Cadden.
The Hearts defender takes a touch on a cross when he needed to get rid of it first time, and Cadden almost takes it off his toes in the box.
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
The second half is underway.
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio Scotland
Quote MessageThe Hearts fans, and everybody else, are seeing just how good a manager Robbie Neilson is this season. He's made really strong additions to the side. He would have set that target to go and finish third, despite some people probably saying that was unrealistic for a newly-promoted side.
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
Image source, SNSEllis Simms made it 1-0 to Hearts
Image source, SNSHearts' Stephen Kingsley scores to make it 2-0
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Colin Moffat
BBC Scotland at Hampden
It's been fast and furious, as expected, and Hearts lead, as expected, but it's been far from a one-sided affair, with Hibs in a snarling mood.
Two sumptuous strikes had the Jambos in raptures, with some fans in the other end heading for the exits on 21 minutes.
However, Chris Cadden's immediate response and Liam Boyce shooting inches wide moments before the break keep the tie alive.
If the players can keep this pace up, we should be in for another barnstorming 45 minutes.
Image source, SNSChris Cadden pulled one back for Hibs to make it 2-1
HT: Hearts 2-1 Hibs
Neil McCann
Former Rangers winger on BBC One Scotland
Quote MessageIt's been breathtaking, it has been played at a ferocious pace. I think there have been a few things put right by Hibs from last weekend, they've probably shaded it for me in terms of the football played so far.
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What do you make of the first 45 minutes?
Have Hearts got this in the bag?
Does Shaun Maloney need to change anything to get his side level?
Three goals in six minutes have lit up the first half.
Ellis Simms thumped Hearts ahead, then Stephen Kingsley scored a sublime second goal.
But Hibs hit back quickly with Chris Cadden scoring on the rebound to keep themselves in it.
Image source, SNSStephen Kingsley and Chris Cadden celebrate their goals in the Hampden semi-final
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James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC One Scotland
Quote MessageThat's a huge opportunity for Liam Boyce! We're so used to seeing him take them and I thought he was set to lift it over Matt Macey but he didn't get his shot off properly I don't think
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
Huge opportunity for Hearts to restore their two-goal lead before the break.
Liam Boyce breaks clear of the defence with the goal at his mercy, but he doesn't catch the shot right and it slithers past the far post.
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Toby Sibbick gets under the corner kick and heads away, and Paul McGinn can't keep the ball in play for Hibs.
We will have three minutes added on at the end of the first half.
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
A chance from a corner kick for Hibs right before half-time.
It's Henderson to deliver....
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
John Collins
Former Hibs manager on Sportsound
Quote MessageEwan Henderson has terrific skill but he lacks power. He's lacking in his upper body strength and he got brushed aside by Toby Sibbick
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
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Hearts 2-1 Hibs
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC One Scotland
Quote MessageHibs have to try and commit more going forward to try and cause Hearts more problems. It's quite comfortable for Hearts to defend at the moment, so they have to take risks at times
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
Andy Halliday could be exiting the action early.
He scored twice in the derby at Tynecastle last week, but has not managed to shake off an early injury and is down receiving treatment.
Aaron McEneff will replace him
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
Ewen Henderson is having a good game for Hibs. He plays a neat one-two but can't get his shot away.
Then a cross from Chris Cadden bypasses the box but lands at Henderson who keeps it alive, but Craig Gordon snatches the ball out of the air.
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
After an astonishing six minutes, the action has quietened a little.
Lewis Stevenson sends in a cross but can't reach his team-mater and Hearts keeper Craig Gordon collects.
At the other end Liam Boyce closes down Matt Macey and panics him into conceding a throw in. Barrie McKay then launches a shot at goal but it's blocked.
Hearts 2-1 Hibs
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