Jack Iredale scored a stunning winner as rampant Hibernian defeated city rivals Hearts 2-1 to strengthen their European bid and extend their unbeaten run to 15 matches.
The Australian centre-back notched his first goal for the club with an emphatic half-volley in 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.
In addition to boosting Hibs’ chances of finishing third in the Scottish Premiership, Iredale’s strike halted the momentum of Neil Critchley’s men, who had arrived at Easter Road buoyed by a run of just one defeat in 11 matches since they lost at home to their rivals on Boxing Day.
Instead of moving within a point of Hibs, the seventh-placed Jambos now face a scramble to ensure they make the top six over the next four matches before the split.
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Martin Boyle scores to put Hibernian one goal up against Hearts in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road
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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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