Jack Iredale scored a shocking winner as rampant Hibernian defeated metropolis rivals Hearts 2-1 to strengthen their European bid and prolong their unbeaten run to fifteen matches.
The Australian centre-back notched his first objective for the membership with an emphatic half-volley within the 74th minute to make it back-to-back Edinburgh derby wins for the Hibees after Hearts midfielder Jorge Grant (9) had swiftly cancelled out Martin Boyle’s sixth-minute opener.
Along with boosting Hibs’ probabilities of ending third within the Scottish Premiership, Iredale’s strike halted the momentum of Neil Critchley’s males, who had arrived at Easter Street buoyed by a run of only one defeat in 11 matches since they misplaced at residence to their rivals on Boxing Day.
As an alternative of transferring inside some extent of Hibs, the seventh-placed Jambos now face a scramble to make sure they make the highest six over the subsequent 4 matches earlier than the cut up.
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Jorge Grant equalises for Hearts three minutes after going behind
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Jack Iredale scores a screamer to make it 2-1 to Hibs
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