Hibs took benefit of Mugabe’s pink coloration to succeed in the semi-finals

Bevis Mugabe is sent off by referee Willie Collum

Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabe was despatched off within the first minute as Hibernian received 2-1 at Truthful Park to succeed in the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

Elias Melkersen marked Hebes’ first begin with two targets within the first half – each by Sylvester Jasper – as Leith joined their rivals at Edinburgh Hearts for his or her final 4.

Motherwell performed the match after Joe Efford raced dwelling late within the first half however did not get an actual likelihood to drive time beyond regulation.

Mugabe was one among 4 pure defenders in Motherwell’s revamped squad, which incorporates two midfielders and three forwards.

The Uganda worldwide lined up at full again and took on the problem of Josh Doig after 50 seconds. His pins moved the ball earlier than it landed on the defender’s decrease leg.

Hibs gamers surrounded Willie Collum, who waved the pink card. Guests pleaded from Collum for one more pink card 5 minutes later when Jordan Roberts rushed in late on Dry Wright however the referee issued a yellow card.

Bevis Mugabe is sent off by referee Willie Collum
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Bevis Mugabe is distributed off by referee Willie Collum

Wright was transferred to the left-back after the problem was eradicated as Doig got here out limping and Chris Muller got here in. Wright shortly bought near a shot that goalkeeper Liam Kelly managed to push away.

Motherwell had the chance to take the lead after a nook kick however Matt Massey squandered Yohani Ojala’s effort and Roberts squandered the ball from the second stage.

Hibbs, who had Macy and Joe Newell again within the staff however was lacking Jake Doyle Hayes, opened the scoring within the fifteenth minute. Jasper rode a weak Nathan McGinley problem and headed Melkerson’s cross into the online on the close to submit.

Elias Melkersen celebrates after Hibernian opened the scoring at Motherwell
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Elias Melkersen celebrates after Hibernian opened the scoring at Motherwell

Jasper and Ewan Henderson continued to trigger Motherwell issues with balls within the penalty space and the guests went up twice within the thirty seventh minute after the loaned Fulham winger performed an extended ball excessive. Melkerson pulled away from Ujala and ended up within the far nook.

The hosts had a lifeline within the forty third minute when Roberts let unfastened with an bold effort and Efford hit the submit.

There may be nonetheless loads of time for extra pleasure within the first half. Wright and Chris Kaden threatened after Hibs corners and Melkerson appeared like he would possibly get a hat-trick however was unable to attach with Muller’s cross, earlier than Efford parried a shot in a promising break.

The beginning of the second half was a extra cautious affair with Motherwell realizing they needed to keep within the recreation and look to profit from any alternative that got here their approach.

Motherwell celebrates Joe Eford after dropping a goal
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Motherwell’s Joe Efford celebrates after dropping a objective

Jasper was booked for a dip within the penalty space and Kelly saved from Mueller earlier than Liam Donnelly drilled 25 yards out on the different finish.

Macy bought away with hitting Ricky Lamy along with his elbow within the abdomen after the Hibs goalkeeper fouled a free kick as Motherwell started placing stress on the guests, Donnelly’s header not removed from objective from 18 yards.

Hibbs bought a bit of extra management of the match and Christian Doidge saved a header however Motherwell made a half likelihood after turning the ball into Hibbs’ half. Substitute Kane Woolery hit a nook kick that crossed the nook when Kevin Van Veen resumed a rebound within the face of the objective.

Effectively, he could not profit from some late set items as Sean Maloney’s guys caught.