Scottish Premiership: Hibernian 1 Hearts 1 - Full time

Hibernian and Hearts played out a 1-1 draw in a feisty Edinburgh derby at Easter Road on Saturday.

Josh Ginnelly gave Hearts the lead in the first half, but Martin Boyle levelled for Hibs after the break.

The result leaves Hearts in third place in the Scottish Premiership, two points behind Rangers and Celtic. Hibernian are fifth, four points behind their city rivals.

The game was played in front of a sell-out crowd and there was a lively atmosphere throughout.

Hearts took the lead in the 25th minute when Ginnelly fired home from close range.

Hibs equalised in the 55th minute when Boyle converted a penalty after he was fouled by Craig Halkett.

Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing stages, but neither could find a winning goal.

Reaction

"I'm disappointed with the result," said Hibs manager Lee Johnson. "We had enough chances to win the game but we didn't take them."

"I'm pleased with the point," said Hearts manager Robbie Neilson. "We showed great character to come back from a goal down."

Key moments

25th minute: Hearts take the lead when Ginnelly fires home from close range.

55th minute: Hibs equalise when Boyle converts a penalty after he was fouled by Halkett.

65th minute: Hibs have a great chance to take the lead when Boyle is played through on goal, but he fires wide.

80th minute: Hearts have a great chance to win the game when Liam Boyce is played through on goal, but he fires wide.

Conclusion

The Edinburgh derby is always a fiercely contested affair and this one was no different.

Both teams had their chances to win the game, but in the end, a draw was probably a fair result.

The result leaves Hearts in third place in the Scottish Premiership, two points behind Rangers and Celtic. Hibernian are fifth, four points behind their city rivals.