Scottish Cup final live: Hearts v Hibs

Hibs: Mark Brown, Matti Doherty, Paul Hanlon, Jorge Claros,Garry O'Connor, Tom Soares, James McPake, Lewis Stevenson, Pa Kujabi, Isaiah Osbourne, Leigh Griffiths. Subs: Paul Grant, Sean O'Hanlon, Eoin Doyle, Ivan Sproule, George Francomb.
Hearts: Jamie McDonald, Danny Grainger, Darren Barr, Andy Webster, Suso Santana, Ian Black, Stephen Elliott, Andy Driver, Ryan McGowan, Rudi Skacel, Marius Zaliukas. Subs: Mark Ridgers, Craig Beattie, Mehdi Taouil, Scott Robinson, Denis Prychynenko.
14:14

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
And Hearts: MacDonald; McGowan, Webster, Zaliukas, Grainger; Barr, Black; Santana, Skacel,Driver; Elliott. [via Twitter]
14:17


Edinburgh Evening News:
Both line-ups are pretty much as expected.
For Hibs, it shows one change from the side that beat Dunfermline to secure SPL survival, with Leigh Griffiths coming back in after suspension.
As for Hearts, the big question-mark had been hanging over Craig Beattie, the penalty hero in the semi-final win over Celtic. And, as expected, he had to be contest with a place on the bench after missing the final three SPL games with a troublesome injury.
14:18


Edinburgh Evening News:
The rest of the Hearts players emerge for the warm up, just as 'Glory, Glory to the Hibees' is struck up on the stadium PA system!!!!!!
14:20


Edinburgh Evening News:
If the build up is anything to go by, then let's hope it's not another 116 years before the two sides meet on this stage again!!!!
14:21


Edinburgh Evening News:
And guess what? The Hibs players come out for their warm up as Hearts' famous club song is then played to the crowd!!!
14:25

Twitter
TomEnglishSport:
Scotsman scribblers nailed our colours to the mast this morning. Seven predictions, six for for Hearts, one for Hibs. Clever or stupid? [via Twitter]
14:25


Edinburgh Evening News:
Hibs quartet Garry O'Connor, Leigh Griffiths, Jorge Claros and Ivan Sproule share the first prize of the afternoon ...... for the BRIGHTEST BOOTS! They're all wearing bright orange ones. Whatever happened to the good old days of plain black boots?
14:27

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TomEnglishSport:
Bad news for Hibs: I think Hearts will win. Good news for Hibs: I'm the worst tipster since the man who said the Titanic was unsinkable [via Twitter]
14:27

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scotsmandotcom:
The #Hearts and #Hibs teams have been announced http://bit.ly/tA7nvr [via Twitter]
14:29


Edinburgh Evening News:
That Frankie Goes to Hollywood smash 'When Two Tribes Go To War' is next on the Hampden playlist. It may not be a war this afternoon but it will certainly feel like winning one for the triumphant team ....and more so their supporters!
14:29

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TomEnglishSport:
Minutes ticking away. Nerves beginning to jangle. Tension palpable. And that's just in the Hampden press room... [via Twitter]
14:31


Edinburgh Evening News:
As the stadium starts to fill up, the excitement cranks up even more! If the Hibs fans are nervous, they aren't showing it. In fact, they seem bullish! Is this going to be the day when that Cup hoodoo is going to end?
14:34

Twitter
DanSanderson1:
Fans temporarily turn attention to friends in the west. "We're from the Capital, you're from a *****hole" they sing. [via Twitter]
14:34


Edinburgh Evening News:
Coach Gary Locke is in charge of the drills the Hearts players are going through in the corner. Fourteen years ago, he was Hearts club captain but missed out on the 2-1 win over Rangers at Parkhead due to injury!
14:36

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
Headline news from Scottish Cup final, 30 mins before kick-off? Beattie starts on bench. Boost for Hibs? Or will he come on to change game? [via Twitter]
14:37


Edinburgh Evening News:
Up at the other end of the park Billy Brown is doing likewise with the Hibs players. How ironic that he was Jim Jefferies' assistant at Hearts in 1998 and also started the current campaign on the Hearts coaching staff! It must be strange for BB but being a true professional he'll have done his utmost to help get the Hibs players properly prepared for the biggest day of their careers!
14:39


Edinburgh Evening News:
Thankfully the rain from the past two days has finally stopped! It's overcast overhead but the pitch looks in tip-top condition!
14:40

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
Awkward moments in Scottish football, no. 37: Steven Fletcher bumping into Craig Levein in the Hampden corridor. Both here, for once. [via Twitter]
14:40

Twitter
DanSanderson1:
Huge sense of anticipation now as final fans make their way inside for their date with destiny [via Twitter]
14:44


Edinburgh Evening News:
The Cup is paraded by a legend from each club - former Hibs sklpper Pat Stanton and legendary Hearts striker John Robertson! The mere mention of Robbo's name provokes a chorus of boos from the Hibs end! His exploits in Capital derbies over the years obviously still prove painful for those in green and white!
14:48


Edinburgh Evening News:
Blood Doesn't Show On A Maroon Jersey! That's the message on a giant banner being displayed in the Hearts end. It was coined afrer Hearts legend John Cuming and is the message Hearts players see at Tynecastle before they run out out on to the pitch!!!
14:49


Edinburgh Evening News:
The two most likely match-winners receive the biggest cheers from their respective fans - Leigh Griffiths for Hibs and Rudi Skacel for Hearts! With ten minutes to go, very few seats are empty and the atmosphere is electric!
14:51


Edinburgh Evening News:
Sponsors never miss a trick these days .... andtwo giant inflatable banners bearing the club crests - and, of course, william hill - are unveiled in front of the main stand! It's obviously a bit windy down on the pitch as the people holding them have their work cut out to stop them blowing off into Mount Florida!!!!
14:53


Edinburgh Evening News:
The sun comes out on the Hampden pitch.... is that an omen for those who belt out 'Sunshine on Leith'?
14:55

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
Pat Stanton and john Robertson have delivered cup to its plinth, every seat occupied. Let's go! [via Twitter]
14:56


Edinburgh Evening News:
Wow! This is what football is about! One half of the stadium is a sea of maroon; the other a carpet of green. The atmosphere is amazing, too! You'll hear the noise back in the Capital when the two teams come out!!!!!
14:58

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TomEnglishSport:
I wouldn't say it was worth waiting 116 years, but it's bloody brilliant here at Hampden. And here come the teams. This is simply wonderful [via Twitter]
14:59

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TomEnglishSport:
For Christ sake, can somebody get hold of the guy playing the music on the PA and tell him to shut it. I wanna hear the fans! [via Twitter]
14:59


Edinburgh Evening News:
Match referee Craig Thomson leads the two teams out! Pat Fenlon and Paulo Sergio look dapper in their Cup Final suits and the place erupts!
14:59


Edinburgh Evening News:
The Hearts fans twirl their scarfs; the Hibs fans wave more flags than I've ever seen! Paulo Sergio and Billy Brown share a nice embrace down on the touchline. We're almost set for the off....
15:00


Edinburgh Evening News:
The Cup Final is underway .....
15:03


Edinburgh Evening News:
Ian Black and Lewis Stevenson get involved in an early joust on the deck and exchange a word or two before getting on with it.
15:04


Comment From Cameron Kippen
All the best to both teams and hope its a great game for the spectators. Come away the Hearts.
15:04


Comment From James Scott in the US
Go Hibs!
15:04


Edinburgh Evening News:
Within minutes of the start, Fenlon and Sergio appear out on the edge of their technical areas. Fenlon has changed into hus tracksuit.
15:08


Edinburgh Evening News:
It's a nervy start by both sides. Pa Kujabi and Leigh Griffiths produce the first constructive move of the afternoon with some neat interchange on the halfway line but it comes to nothing in the end.
15:10


Edinburgh Evening News:
Ian Black flattens Leigh Griffiths as the pair challenge for a header. The Hibs fans scream for action to be taken against Black but the referee deems a stern talking to to be sufficient.
15:12

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alan_pattullo:
Ian Black does in fact get his first tackle "for free". In hard on Griffiths from behind. No booking. Not a great game so far. [via Twitter]
15:12


Edinburgh Evening News:
Garry O'Connor charges from one side of the pitch to the other but is offside when he receives a return pass from Kujabi. The play quickly switches to the other end but Rudi Skacel is unable to direct a header towards goal from an Andy Driver cross.
15:14

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alan_pattullo:
BTW, is Pa Kujabi the first player ever to wear gloves in a Scottish Cup final? Playing well so far, is the Gambian. Great tackle on Elliott [via Twitter]
15:14


Edinburgh Evening News:
Driver earns the first corner of the game after a neat turn out on the left wing!
15:14


Edinburgh Evening News:
GOAL! Hearts 1, Hibs 0!
15:15

Twitter
emmacowing:
Lot of very sad faces at Leith Dockers Club #Hibs #cupfinal [via Twitter]
15:15


Comment From derek colthart
I wish i was scotland now. l live in melbourne australia for 30 years. GO THE JAM TARTS
15:16


Edinburgh Evening News:
Grainger's corner isn't cleared by Hibs, allowing Ryan McGowan to stab the ball goalwards. It falls perfectly for Darren Barr and he fires home from close range! What a sweet moment for the former Falkirk player, who was out of favour early in the season and only got into the team towards the end of the campaign due to Adrian Mrowiec being injured.
15:17

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alan_pattullo:
Soon as I praise Kujabi, he is late coming out after corner and plays Barr on-side. Quite a time to score first goal for club. 1-0 Hearts [via Twitter]
15:19

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alan_pattullo:
Then Kujabi is booked, late on Suso. Get the mitts aff! [via Twitter]
15:19


Edinburgh Evening News:
Kujabi receves the first yellow card of the afternoon for catching Suso Santana late near the touchline! The Hibs man had no cause for complaint. From Grainger's free-kick, the ball falls to Andy Webster but he is unable to get a clean connection and the ball pops up into the hands of Mark Brown. Hearts have their tails up and Hibs need to settle down.
15:19

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TomEnglishSport:
Hibs's great weakness bites them again. Too often they are a calamity at the back. Barr pokes home from close-range. [via Twitter]
15:21


Edinburgh Evening News:
Fenlon sends out the Hibs substitutes to warm up behind the goal! Has his gameplan come unstuck already? Driver then pops up on the right and gets to the byline but can't pick out a maroon jersey with his cutback!
15:21

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TomEnglishSport:
Hibs fans need to rouse themselves here. They've gone quiet. [via Twitter]
15:25


Edinburgh Evening News:
Skacel concedes a free-kick and is perhaps a touch fortunate not to earn a yellow card. Hibs almost equalise from the set-piece. Skipper James McPake gets up to head it on and Garry O'Connor almost gets on the end of it. The Hibs striker may have been nudged by Danny Grainger - the first controversial moment of the game!
15:25


Comment From George
Hibbees fans, all is not lost. Hearts have a dodgy keeper. We saw that last week, and he's at it again.
15:27


Edinburgh Evening News:
GOAL! Hearts 2, Hibs 0
15:29

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
Skacel, 2-0. After great work from Black. Shot goes in after a deflection off McPake. Horrible, horrible start for Hibs. [via Twitter]
15:30

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emmacowing:
Hibs fans at Leith Dockers trying to stay positive. "We could still win," says one, en route to the bar #cupfinal [via Twitter]
15:30

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TomEnglishSport:
The doomsday scenario is unfolding for Hibs. More defensive hesitancy and another goal. A belter for Skacel. Hearts strolling through this [via Twitter]
15:30

Twitter
DanSanderson1:
Looks like game over. #Hibs have barely strung a pass together. Frozen on their big day once again? #cupfinal [via Twitter]
15:32


Comment From George
Big Garry with a centre half's shot. Should be doing better than that
15:32

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alan_pattullo:
It feels momentous when Hibs manage to make it into the Hearts half. O'Connor has just blazed over. He needs to get his game together [via Twitter]
15:32


Comment From James
Got to feel sorry for the Hibees now!
15:35


Edinburgh Evening News:
Isaiah Osbourne gives the ball away cheaply and Hibs pay the ultimate penalty. Driver feeds Black who, in turn, plays a low pass into Skacel on the edge of the box. He has room to turn and fires in a left-foot shot that takes a deflection off McPake and flies past the helpless Brown.
15:35

Twitter
TomEnglishSport:
Winning the Cup final is one thing, but Hearts are dismantling Hibs at the moment. This could get mortifying. [via Twitter]
15:37

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
McPake keeps his side in it, if that's not too optimistic an interpretation. Fabulous clearance off line from Suso shot. [via Twitter]
15:37


Edinburgh Evening News:
Hibs squander a great chance to get themselves back in the game. Kujabi's cross from the left finds O'Connor but he blasts a shot on the turn over the bar. Minutes later and it's almost game, set and match at the other end. The ball falls to Santana at the corner of the six-yard box and he drills in a shot that was goalbound until McPake slid in to sweep the ball behind.
15:38

Twitter
TomEnglishSport:
McPake denies Hearts a third. I wouldn't say Hearts are toying with Hibs but Jamie MacDonald might as well have brought some Lego [via Twitter]
15:40

Twitter
TomEnglishSport:
Sproule coming on for HIbs [via Twitter]
15:40


Comment From ex.com
To be honest, this is pretty much what I expected
15:40


Comment From George
I agree with Tom. Unless Hibs start to play in the Hearts half, this could be .... seven
15:41


Edinburgh Evening News:
GOAL! Hibs 1 Hearts 2
15:42


Comment From BigAndy
C'mon Hibs!
15:42


Edinburgh Evening News:
Hibs are back in the game! Soares finds space on the right and sweeps over a low cross. McPake sticks out a leg to steer it home. Game on! The Hibs fans find their voices again!!
15:43

Twitter
TomEnglishSport:
Lordy, lordy,Hibs back in it. A goal has dropped out of the sky and it's McPake who has poked it in. Now then... [via Twitter]
15:43


Comment From Guest
c'mon jambos!!!
15:43


Comment From Morag
c'mon jambos!
15:44

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
Now, perhaps, we have a game. McPake pulls one back after O'Connor falls over in front of him, taking the Hearts defence with him. 2-1. [via Twitter]
15:44

Twitter
emmacowing:
Leith Dockers ERUPTS. Never seen so many smiles in a windowless room before #cupfinal #Hibs [via Twitter]
15:45


Edinburgh Evening News:
Hibsare forced into a change as Jorge Claros goes off and is replaced by Ivan Sproule
15:46


Edinburgh Evening News:
One minute of injury time!
15:46


Comment From BigAndy
You've seen nothing yet Emma!
15:46

Twitter
TomEnglishSport:
Some attitude at last from Hibs. I thought they were dead and gone. Looks like I was was wrong! [via Twitter]
15:46

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
Sproule on for Claros. Fenlon had to be brave. Hibs can't be any worse in the 2nd half, and will be heartened to be just a goal behind at ht [via Twitter]
15:46


Edinburgh Evening News:
HALF-TIME

Hearts 2, Hibs 1

Summary: It looked as though Hearts were coasting but McPake's goal just before the break has given the Hibs fans hope!!!
15:49


Comment From BigAndy
Jimmy-theJambo Ross currently in Singapore is NOT happy!
15:50

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Darren Barr celebrates the opener for Hearts
15:50


Comment From Guest
It ain't over yet...Come on HI B"s.....Jimmy Greenan...
15:55

Twitter
emmacowing:
Sunshine on Leith Dockers. Now in a cab heading for Gorgie. It's going to be a hell of a second half #saltandsaucefinal [via Twitter]
15:55


Comment From RecantodasUvas
Like the format and coverage - sure puts the Beeb to shame. Why don't we do this every week.
15:57

Twitter
emmacowing:
RT @NickMitchell: Cracking 1st half at Hampden. Who's gonna win this one? Predictions welcome at http://bit.ly/hibshearts [via Twitter]
16:02


Edinburgh Evening News:
We're underway again at Hampden. Let's hope the second 45 minutes are every bit as exciting as the first 45!
16:04


Comment From Peter Robertson
It was never a penalty!!!!
16:05


Edinburgh Evening News:
PENALTY FOR HEARTS! Santana cuts in from the right appears to be caught by Kujabi. Referee Thomson points to the spot and shows Kujabi a red card.

GOAL!

Hearts 3, Hibs 1
Danny Grainger sends Brown the wrong way from the spot.

GOAL
16:05


Comment From sarah
go on jambossss
16:06


Edinburgh Evening News:
GOAL!

Hearts 4, Hibs 1
16:07


Comment From Guest
Wee Kathie originally from Gorgie ..."Maybe I'm in Canada but ma Hears with the
16:07


Comment From George
Silly boy, pulling the jersey right in front of the referee. He was asking for a red card, although the penalty was harsh. The jerseys have been sold
16:07


Edinburgh Evening News:
From a Grainger free-kick, Skacel steers the ball goalwards. Brown makes a good save but the ball spins up into the air and Ryan McGowan stoops to head home from almost on the goaline!
16:08

Twitter
emmacowing:
Arrived at hearts pub the diggers. I think they're quite happy #cupfinal http://t.co/rz6xCbvl [via Twitter]
16:09

Twitter
TomEnglishSport:
Right, let's see. Kujabi red card, Hearts pen, Grainger scores, 3-1. Then McGowan header, 4-1. My head exploding, HIbs imploding [via Twitter]
16:10


Comment From George
Hibs will be down to nine men before the end. Who will be next to go?
16:10


Edinburgh Evening News:
From having hope at the start of the second-half, the Hibs fans are a picture of total dejection within the space of a few minutes. Some, in fact, start heading for the exits, the painful start to the second-half proving too painful! Television replays of the game's pivotal moment are also likely to prove painful for those in green and white. Kujabi pulled Santana's shirt outside the box and the winger also seemed to still be outside the box when the Hibs man made the slightest of contact on his ankle.
16:12


Edinburgh Evening News:
Hibs manager Pat Fenlon makes his second change of the game as Eoin Doyle comes on for the ineffective O'Connor. It's shaping up to be a long and agonising second-half for the HIbs fans as Hearts use their numerical advantage to press for a fifth goal!
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James McPake scored for Hibs just before half-time
16:14


Edinburgh Evening News:
Hibs launch their first attack of the second-half but Griffiths sees his shot deflected behind by Webster for a corner. There's a delay in that being taken as McGowan receives treatment for a rib knock.
16:17


Edinburgh Evening News:
More and more red seats are visible in the Hibs end! In contrast, it's proving an enjoyable afternoon for those in maroon and white at the opposite end! Every Hearts touch is greeted by a cheer as they start to make Hibs chase shadows around the park!
16:18


Edinburgh Evening News:
It appears that Kujabi wasn't shown a straight red! He had been booked in the first-half and referee Thomson seemed to flash a yellow card before he brandished the red one!
16:20


Edinburgh Evening News:
While the Hearts fans would disagree, it's a pity those two goals came so early in the second-half and also so close together! Why? Because they killed the game and wiped out what had been shaping up to be an exciting 45 minutes!
16:21


Comment From George
Really poor show from O'Connor. If he has so little to offer in a match like this, I reckon he's finished.
16:21

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
Well, the second half has gone well for Hibs. To re-cap; first out onto pitch, 3-1 down after two mins following questionable Grainger pen. [via Twitter]
16:21


Comment From Colin
I still think Petrie should go! Worst Hibs team for many years, all his fault
16:24


Edinburgh Evening News:
A moment that just about summed up the game! Driver slips and falls near the touchline but still gets up to retrieve the ball. The urgency between the two teams from the opening whistle has been like night and day, to be honest! The HIbs fans are becoming more and more frustrated.... and no wonder. Hearts fans start rubbing it as chants of 'Easy, Easy, Easy' reverberate around the Mount Florida end of the ground.
16:25

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
For which Kujabi was sent off. Ten men of Hibs held out for another two mins before McGowan makes it 4-1. Empty seats in Hibs end, sadly. [via Twitter]
16:26


Comment From Katherine Rankine Greenan
From an x Gorgie Rd. resident, living near Tynecastle Stadium All I can say is YEAH !! Hearts Keep up the good work. I am proud to say I am a Fan.
16:28


Comment From George
Suso is sleekit
16:29


Edinburgh Evening News:
Every time Hearts get a corner they look dangerous! From their latest one, Santana swings over a cross and Barr gets up to send in a header that's not a million miles away from finding the target.
For most of the first-half, Hibs played second fiddle to their opponents and the sides were even then. Down to ten men, the Easter Road men posed little threat whatsoever as the game headed towards the final 15 minutes.
16:31


Edinburgh Evening News:
GOAL!
Hearts 5, Hibs 1
16:32


Comment From Barclay Miller
My body's in Turkey, but my Hearts in Hampden!
16:33


Edinburgh Evening News:
Santana feeds Skacel, who skips away from three Hibs players and sends a left-foot shot past Brown into the keeper's left-hand corner. It's all too easy for Hearts and there's a mass exodus among Hibs fans as Hearts celebrate!
16:33

Twitter
emmacowing:
Happiness is a hearts fan #cupfinal http://t.co/pg3szTN1 [via Twitter]
16:33


Edinburgh Evening News:
Craig Beattie, the man who got Hearts to the final, replaces Santana while Hibs replace Soares with George Francomb.
16:36

Twitter
alan_pattullo:
These are grisly scenes for Hibs. 5-1 Skacel. Attendance 51, 041. Or at least it was. [via Twitter]
16:37

Twitter
emmacowing:
Entire pub rings out to "hearts hearts glorious hearts... The boys in maroon are the best in the land" #cupfinal [via Twitter]
16:37


Edinburgh Evening News:
'We want six' roar the Hearts fans, rubbing salt into the wounds of the opposing fans as they head for the exits. The dream has turned into a nightmare for those Hibs fans.
16:37

Twitter
emmacowing:
And... You couldn't make it up. The sun has just come out. #sunshineongorgie [via Twitter]
16:38


Edinburgh Evening News:
Stephen Elliot almost gave those Hearts fans a sixth goal as he curled a shot inches past after some neat interchange involving Skacel, who was clearly enjoying himself in what might well be his last game in a maroon shirt!
16:39


Comment From George
Just two more goals to go and this final is going to be even more historic than we thought
16:40


Comment From Colin
This team was very lucky not to be relegated. Tom Farmer you did a great job originally but you need to step in and clear the deadwood. Oh and good luck Hearts I suppose!
16:40


Comment From George
Another goal for Hearts would equal the Scottish Cup final record win of 6-1. It happened exactly 40 years ago. And on the receiving end of Celtic's six-goal blitz that day? I think you've guessed already
16:41


Edinburgh Evening News:
Paulo Sergio, who looks the coolest man in Hampden, tells Mehdi Taoil to get stripped for action. He eventually comes on for Driver, who merits the warm applause from the Hearts fans having played his part in helping the Gorgie club gain the upper hand in the first-half.
16:41

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Danny Grainger celebrates after scoring from the spot
16:43

Twitter
TomEnglishSport:
Not a penalty either. Outside the box. Hibs fans not happy with Craig Thomson before this final. And now? [via Twitter]
16:43


Edinburgh Evening News:
Another Hearts substitution. Ian Black, who is playing his last game for the club he supports, goes off to be replaced by Scott Robinson. Black, who has said he will be leaving the club in the summer, shares a warm embrace with his manager on the touchline - a nice touch!
16:43

Twitter
TomEnglishSport:
I like to think I have a few words in my vocab, but I'm not sure I have the right ones to describe Hearts' joy and Hibs' despair [via Twitter]
16:45


Edinburgh Evening News:
Very few Hibs fans left in the ground now! They've headed off to drown their sorrow, no doubt! Meanwhile, the Hearts fans are just starting to warm up for the mother of all parties!
16:45


Comment From David
I hope they've got a bus ready in the proper Hearts colours, not those silly red squares!
16:46

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Hearts coach Gary Locke celebrates with Paulo Sergio
16:47


Edinburgh Evening News:
Pat Fenlon's miserable afternoon continues as he is sent to the stand by referee Craig Thomson!
16:47


Edinburgh Evening News:
FINAL SCORE:

Hearts 5, Hibs 1
16:48


Edinburgh Evening News:
Hearts have lifted the Scottish Cup for the third time in 14 years. For Hibs, the wait goes on as their dream of a first triumph in 110 years end in bitter disappointment.
16:52

Twitter
emmacowing:
Hearts are indeed having a party at full time here at Diggers pub. Half naked man has joined the proceedings... #cupfinal [via Twitter]
16:53


Edinburgh Evening News:
James McPake leads the Hibs players up to receive their runner-up medals. There are only a couple of hundred Hibs fans in the ground!
16:55


Edinburgh Evening News:
Hearts captain Marius Zaliukas wipes away tears of joy as he leads his side up to receive the trophy. The Hearts fans go wild as the big defender lifts the trophy!
16:55


Comment From Keith fae shanghai
Ya dancer.... Great day for embra...
16:56


Comment From George
Should we be harsh on Hibs? They did exceptionally well to get to the final, considering how poor their league form has been this season. A cup run has to end in disappointment for all but one team. Hibs got further than 50 other teams in the cup this season. Losing today doesn't change that.
16:58


Edinburgh Evening News:
Paulo Sergio, draped in a Portuguese flag, is the last man in the line as Hearts receive their winner's medals. It's a sweet moment for Sergio, who has had to deal with so much off-the-field strife this season but has led them with great dignity and deserves this day just as much as his players.

A great day for Hearts; a massively disappointing one for Hibs!
17:05

Twitter
DanSanderson1:
Well there you go, should be a fun trip home. Easier job than @DavidJ_McCann bring on the jubilant #jambos [via Twitter]
17:13


Comment From delboyinoz
Big Respect to Sergion& the boys. Wished I coulda been there but enjoyed my wee piece of glory watching live in. Noosa Queensland.Have. Great party tonite Jambo Fans I think I need to join you for the next one!
17:20


Comment From Derek mcleod sarasota
iam in usa , love to be back home , can we not give Black a better contract?
17:22

Twitter
emmacowing:
@JackieHunter1 I missed a bit out that's slightly less... family friendly. [via Twitter]
17:32


Comment From Barclay Miller in Turkey
A great time to be a Hearts fan, but respect too to those true Hibs fans who stuck it out to the bitter, the very bitter, end.
17:32


Comment From Katherine Rankine Greenan
Ccongrats Hearts....Hate to be negative, but what state is Scottish football in when a
17:32


Comment From Katherine Rankine Greenan
that just escapes relegation is in the final of the Scottish cup? Anyway at least the Hibs
17:45


Comment From Katherine Rankine Greenan
got theire...My watching days go back to the famous five...a GREAT league team, but the cup was always out of reach...anyway congrats both sides..you did Edinburgh proud maybe next year!!! cheers Jimmy G...frae Niddrie Mains many years ago
17:46


Martin Dempster:
Thanks to everyone for following our live blog and pitching in with comments today. You can read the most in-depth reaction and analysis of the match in The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday and the Evening News in the coming days.

Taken from the Scotsman