Scott: Delighted With Commitment

Grant Scott says that a narrow Edinburgh Derby victory is "even more enjoyable" than a comfortable win. 

A late Rosie Livingstone strike sealed a memorable Capital Cup triumph over city rivals Hearts at Tynecastle Park on Sunday evening.

"First and foremost, I'm delighted with the three points," Scott told Hibs TV after the match.

"We're here to win three points and I am delighted that the players have shown the commitment that we let ourselves down with in the last fixture.

"We got it over the line and scored late. I am over the moon for everyone involved. It is nice to come here and win. 

Livingstone, who battled back to fitness last month after being ruled out of action at the tailend of last season, was the hero with her clincher on 82 minutes.

The youngster took her touch well after the ball fortunately dropped in her path and struck beyond her opposition keeper to seal the derby win right in front of the joyous away support.

"You saw the energy and fight from Rosie," said Scott. "And the smartness to stay out of trouble for the goal. It breaks to her and there she is.

"She gets the plaudits today and I am delighted for her. She has been in and out, with a lot of injuries to deal with.

"Impacting the game, that is what we want the players to do. It's another selection headache for next week."

The first derby of the season ended in a miserable defeat for Grant Scott's side but victory in Gorgie showed that the woeful September performance was a one-off.

A much-improved, solid showing from the team secured a well-earned away victory at Tynecastle, with Scott admitting he was "delighted" that his side slightly edged the game and took home the three points.

"The way the game was shaping up, it was so transitional. Whoever got that chance would go on to win the game.

"I felt we were a little more dangerous at times. We kept probing away without the end quality. I don't think we worked their goalkeeper enough, perhaps.

"But we have done the job. There was not much in it but that makes it even more enjoyable to win.

"That's a good football match today between two good sides. I'm delighted with the girls."