Hibernian secured a 2-1 victory over Hearts in the Scottish League Cup semi-final, booking their place in the final against Rangers. The match took place at Hampden Park, where Hearts took an early lead through Claudio Braga in the fourth minute. However, Hibernian responded with Martin Boyle equalizing in the 19th minute and Jamie McGrath scoring just before halftime, putting the team ahead.

Despite sitting at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership standings, Hibernian’s manager Marink Reedijk expressed pride in his squad’s effort and praised the supporters for their continued backing throughout a challenging period. The victory offers the team a chance to compete for silverware as they prepare to face Rangers in the final scheduled for December 13.

Rangers advanced to the final after Ryan Naderi’s goal secured a 1-0 win over Aberdeen, also played at Hampden Park. The upcoming final will mark a significant clash between two Edinburgh rivals, recalling the 2016 Scottish Cup final where the sides last met, with Hearts prevailing 3-2.

The 2016 final was also notable for disturbances involving fans from both clubs, who invaded the Hampden pitch after the match concluded. Authorities and organizers will now be focused on ensuring the upcoming final proceeds without incident.