 Hearts had gone on a run of games undefeated against arch-rivals Hibernian which had stretched to 20 games before the sides were drawn together in the 4th Round of the Scottish Cup at Hibs' ground, Easter Road.With Hearts the away side and struggling in the league under Sandy Clark, Hibs were considered favourites for the tie; however it was Hearts who opened the scoring inside the first three minutes.Hibs equalised before half time and came close to taking the lead.