Hibs ripped up the form book to claim a thrilling victory over city rivals Hearts in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden.Despite falling behind to an early header by Claudio Braga, the Premiership’s bottom-placed side came roaring back with goals from Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath.Hearts piled on the second-half pressure, but Marink Reedijk’s side held firm to secure a place in the final against Rangers next month.After a dramatic derby that will be remembered for years to come, Paul Forsyth assesses the individual performances.HEARTS (4-2-3-1)Beau Reuss – 7.5Blameless for the two goals, he did his best to repel Hibs with a string of saves. Denied Passlack, Boyle and, in the closing stages, Klidge.Jordi Altena – 6Had his hands full when Boyle threatened to run riot, but stuck to his task. Supported the attack well when Hearts grew desperate.Malachi Fagan-Walcott – 6Caught flat-footed and square when Boyle stole in behind him to net Hibs’ equaliser. Otherwise solid enough when the pressure was on. Man of the match Joe Newell celebrates with Jamie McGrath after their team go 2-1 ahead Martin Boyle equalises for Hibs with a low shot that goes in off the goalkeeper and post Claudio Braga misses a late chance to force extra time in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final Jamie McCart – 7Bust a gut to cover and thwart Hibs’ explosive breaks. Produced a number of excellent blocks, most notably one that denied Elding.Stephen Kingsley – 7Stood up well when Hearts needed him. His outstanding sliding block to thwart Passlack late in the game was as good as a goal.Tomas Magnusson – 3Left the field after just 14 minutes with a horrible head knock, picked up when he nodded Calvin Miller’s cross narrowly wide.Laurent Mendy – 6Outnumbered in the first half, he looked lost in midfield. Far more influential when Hearts later got a grip of that department.Sabah Kerjota – 6Stretched his opponents as Hearts grew into the game, but never really came up with a telling pass or effort on goal.Calvin Miller – 5Caused all sorts of problems with his early crosses, only to become the latest addition to Hearts’ ridiculous injury list. Hobbled off before the interval.Josh McPake – 7Quiet in the first half, save for a perfect cross that Braga should have converted. Direct, dangerous and back to his best after the interval.Claudio Braga – 6Opened the scoring from close range, but could and should have done more. Missed two free headers and had a powerful shot saved.SUBSTITUTES: Wilson (Dhanda 83) (Magnusson 14), Guendouz (Miller 37), Benjaminsen (Kerjota 81)Unused: Fulton, Williams, Kabore, Findlay, Pollock.Booked: AltenaHIBS (4-2-3-1)Raphael Sallinger – 7Nowhere to be seen when Braga nodded Hearts ahead from inside the six-yard box, but two saves, denying Braga and Guendouz, were massive.Felix Passlack – 7Aggressive, positive and willing to give Hibs width in attack. Should have scored with an early chance after he was set up by Newell.Jason Kerr – 6Fell asleep for Braga’s early opener, but settled into the game and was a pillar of Hibs’ defence when the pressure mounted.Marko Ivezic – 6.5Switched off to allow Braga a free header that slipped wide. His powerful header at the other end was directed straight at the goalkeeper.Adam Mayor – 7Took full advantage of the early freedom he was given wide on the left. Responded well to later pressure, especially with a brilliant tackle on Kerjota.Miguel Chaiwa – 7Properly exploited Hearts’ depleted midfield with a strong, authoritative first-half display. Less influential after Hearts tweaked their set-up.Joe Newell – 8His positive, probing work was crucial to Hibs’ first-half dominance. Clipped the top of the crossbar with one shot. Set up his team’s second goal with another.Josh Mulligan – 6.5Strong and tactically aware. By stepping inside, he increased the midfield numbers, allowing McGrath to push forward and Passlack to overlap.Jamie McGrath – 6.5Playing off the front, he supported Elding at every opportunity. Reacted well to snap up the rebound for Hibs’ second.Martin Boyle – 7.5Inspirational talisman in attack. Transformed the game with a timely equaliser, which he stroked in off the goalkeeper and post. Almost scored a second.Owen Elding – 6Occupied Hearts’ backline without offering a sustained goal threat. His lovely hook over a square defence set up Boyle for the equaliser.SUBSTITUTES: Klidge (Elding 74), Wright (Newell 74), Cadden (Boyle 85), Hanley (McGrath 85).Unused: Smith, Iredale, Suto, Matondo, Abdulai.Booked: Kerr, Passlack, Chaiwa, MulliganWouter Vrancken – 5Failed to cope with the early loss of Tomas Magnusson, which turned the game.Marink Reedijk – 7Gave his side numerical superiority in midfield, as well as the resources later to protect their lead.Referee: David Dickinson 7