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'I've Got Goosebumps': Socceroo up for the Cup Again
Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath answered an early Hearts goal as Hibs earned their first Hampden derby win and advanced to face Rangers.
- On Sunday, Hibernian defeated rivals Hearts 2-1 in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden Park, securing a spot in the December 13 final against Rangers.
- After Claudio Braga's early header for Hearts, Hibernian responded with goals from Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath, while injuries to Tomas Magnusson and Calvin Miller disrupted the hosts' rhythm.
- Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk claimed his first win in charge, with veteran midfielder Joe Newell earning man of the match honors as supporters sang 'Sunshine on Leith' after the final whistle.
- Reaching the December 13 final offers Hibs their first League Cup showcase appearance since 2007, where they face Rangers at Hampden in a bid to lift the trophy for the fourth time.
- Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken faces mounting challenges with eight first-team regulars sidelined; the club travels to Switzerland on Thursday for a UEFA Conference League match against FC Thun.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
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- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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