Stokes equaliser saves day for Hibs

FT: Hibernian 1 Hearts 1

Both sides finished with 10 men as Hibernian and Hearts fought out a pulsating Edinburgh derby draw at Easter Road today.

Eighteen-year-old Gordon Smith wrote his name into Tynecastle folklore by handing the visitors the lead on his Clydesdale Bank Premier League debut but Anthony Stokes equalised nine minutes after the restart with his 11th goal of the season.

That was almost immediately followed by red cards for Ruben Palazuelos and Darren McCormack after the latter appeared to headbutt the Spaniard.

There was a second flashpoint when Suso and Murray squared off after the latter had fouled his rival but both escaped with a booking.

Black forced Hibs keeper Smith into an uncomfortable parry from long range with 15 minutes remaining before Murray scuffed a shot on the turn just wide of Kello’s near post.

Suso was replaced by David Templeton after being flagged offside for a second time when clean through.

Riordan missed a great chance to win it for Hibs when one-on-one with Smith four minutes from time.

Templeton, McBride and Stewart were all yellow carded before the final whistle as the game ended in a draw.