Hibs 2 - 3 Aberdeen: How the players rated on each side

Hibernian's John McGinn and Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes battle for the ball. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.Hibernian's John McGinn and Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes battle for the ball. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.
Hibernian's John McGinn and Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes battle for the ball. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.
Ratings out of ten for every player in the first Scottish Cup semi-final of the weekend.

Hibernian

Ofir Marciano - 5

The Israeli stopper was caught day-dreaming as Ryan Christie whipped home Aberdeen’s second but almost scored a stunning equaliser after going up for a last-minute corner.

Hibernian goalkeeper Ofir Marciano tries to claw back the ball Aberdeen's Ryan Christie scores from the freekick. Pic: SNS/Bill MurrayHibernian goalkeeper Ofir Marciano tries to claw back the ball Aberdeen's Ryan Christie scores from the freekick. Pic: SNS/Bill Murray
Hibernian goalkeeper Ofir Marciano tries to claw back the ball Aberdeen's Ryan Christie scores from the freekick. Pic: SNS/Bill Murray

David Gray - 6

Last year’s cup final hero had to stay alert up against Dons danger man Jonny Hayes but gave the winger few openings.

Darren Mcgregor - 4

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A day to forget for the boyhood Hibs fan. Cost his side the opener with a horror first-minute mistake before watching a Hayes strike nick his heel on its way into the net.

Hibernian goalkeeper Ofir Marciano tries to claw back the ball Aberdeen's Ryan Christie scores from the freekick. Pic: SNS/Bill MurrayHibernian goalkeeper Ofir Marciano tries to claw back the ball Aberdeen's Ryan Christie scores from the freekick. Pic: SNS/Bill Murray
Hibernian goalkeeper Ofir Marciano tries to claw back the ball Aberdeen's Ryan Christie scores from the freekick. Pic: SNS/Bill Murray

Efe Ambrose - 6

The on-loan Celtic defender started nervously but looked more assured the longer the game went on.

Lewis Stevenson - 6

A standard display of energy and determination from the left-back. Deliveries from crossing positions could have been sharper.

Marvin Bartley - 7

Snapped into tackles all afternoon but allowed Hayes too much room as he fired home the winner.

Fraser Fyvie - 5

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Taken off midway through the first period with his side two goals down after failing to get a grip on opposite number Kenny McLean.

Dylan McGeouch - 7

Stroked the Leith men level on the hour mark after a slick exchange of passes with Holt. Had to go off injured soon after.

John McGinn - 7

Set Hibs’ nightmare start in motion as he lost possession straight from kick-off but his energy kept the capital outfit from being flattened.

Quiet start but sparked his team back into life with great run and cross for Grant Holt’s goal.

Jason Cummings - 5

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Appeared lost before Holt’s introduction but even with a partner to play off the striker struggled to get involved.

Subs

Grant Holt (for Fyvie, 34) - 8

Hibs looked down and out before Neil Lennon gambled by throwing on the big striker early. Paid off as spectacularly as he sparked a stirring fight-back.

Andrew Shinnie (for McGeouch, 63) - 5

Could not provide the quality Hibernian needed in the final stages.

Brian Graham (for Ambrose, 88) - 5

No time to make an impact.

Aberdeen

Joe Lewis - 6

Beaten by both Holt and McGeouch but the former Cardiff keeper was blameless for both. Crucial save at the death to deny Marciano’s header.

Shay Logan - 6

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Unlucky not to find the corner of the net with a 25-yarde shot but showed composure at the death as Hibs piled on the pressure.

Ash Taylor - 5

Out muscled in the air as Holt leaped to head home and failed to track McGeouch for the second goal, but dealt well with Jason Cummings’ movement.

Back for his first start since February but can be happy enough with his 60-minute return run out.

Andrew Considine - 6

Was caught flat-footed as Boyle burned past him to tee up the Easter Road side’s first goal but kept his nerve as Hibs rained down balls in stoppage time.

Ryan Jack - 7

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Involved in a good tussle with McGinn and the Dons skipper will feel he came out on top.

Graeme Shinnie - 7

Had to run off an early knock but worked himself into the ground as they game grew tense in the latter stages.

Ryan Christie - 7

Produced a moment of inspiration for his side’s second goal as he swept home a free-kick from an the unlikeliest of angles.

Kenny McLean - 8

Set the tempo as the Pittodrie men started on fire. Had to dig in as Hibs fought back.

Jonny Hayes - 6

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The Irishman had barely threatened the Hibs defence but got his lucky break when his low shot wrong-footed Marciano after deflecting off McGregor.

Adam Rooney - 7

Gave his side the perfect start when he pounced for the opener with just 12 seconds on the clock.

Subs

Anthony O’Connor (for Christie, 59) - 6

Provided the Dons defence with extra bite in the nervy finale.

Niall McGinn (for Reynolds, 69) - 5

Groin injury meant he started on bench and looked short of fitness after coming on.