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Hibernian 1-2 Hearts: What McInnes said

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Pierre Landry Kabore chases it and all of a something, it becomes something and obviously the keeper's handled it. You're up against good players and good players who believe they can go and win a title as well.

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes : "Obviously, very unusual in the sense that you don't practice playing against nine men. "We started the game quite well but we were sloppy with a free header at the back post, just a lack of concentration. We had it all to do.

"It's just a hopeful ball from Stephen Kingsley. Pierre Landry Kabore chases it and all of a something, it becomes something and obviously the keeper's handled it. "Kabore was there for that reason, just to try and threaten the space in behind Hibs' back lot.

Such a big moment in the game. "Sabah Kerjota, it's perfect for him in a game like this when you know you're going to have a lot more of the ball because he is somebody who has got that guile, creativity, confidence in the final bit. "Blair Spittal playing as an auxiliary right-back.

You're just trying everything as a manager to try and make this go your way. It took a bit longer than we thought. "When you need a big moment, your captain's there for you and we're so dependent on him, Lawrence Shankland and the bit of quality to get the equaliser.