"David Gray, the Hibs head coach, made one change to the side that started last weekend's 1-1 draw at Dundee United as Warren O'Hora replaced Zach Mitchell at centre-back. There was also one tweak to Hearts' defence as Craig Halkett came in for Frankie Kent after missing the 2-1 win over Rangers with a knee injury. With smoke from the pre-match pyro display still billowing around the ground, Hibs went ahead in the third minute."
"Nicky Cadden received a diagonal pass from O'Hora wide on the left and got away from Michael Steinwender before delivering a cross for McGrath, who guided home a lovely shot on the bounce from 10 yards out. After a passive start, Hearts built their way into the game and had a golden chance to equalise in the 17th minute when Shankland powered a free header just wide from Stephen Kingsley's cross."
"Hibs were forced into a change in the 29th minute when Cadden went off injured and was replaced by Campbell. But the home side, despite having to soak up some Hearts pressure as the half wore on, doubled their lead in the 45th minute. McGrath got away from McEntee on the left and floated in a lovely delivery for Campbell, who looped a brilliant near-post header beyond Alexander Schwolow."
Hibernian beat Hearts 3-2 at Easter Road, holding off a late Hearts fightback to win the Edinburgh derby. Nicky Cadden assisted Jamie McGrath's early opener, and Josh Campbell scored after replacing the injured Cadden to make it 2-0 before Kieron Bowie added a third early in the second half. Hearts narrowed the score through Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin, setting up a dramatic finish. Raphael Sallinger produced two crucial stoppage-time saves to deny Shankland and Beni Baningime and secure Hibs' victory. David Gray made one defensive change while Craig Halkett returned to Hearts' back line after injury.
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