Hearts take derby spoils

07 November 2010 17:00
David Templeton and Stephen Elliott were on target as Hearts defeated Hibernian 2-0 in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road. Templeton held off the challenge of three would-be tacklers as he cut in off his left wing before tucking in the 19th-minute opener for the visitors and Stephen Elliott netted a second from close range after 67 minutes. Captain Derek Riordan was sent off after 88 minutes for a crude challenge on Rudi Skacel as Colin Calderwood's first home match in charge ended in defeat, leaving Hibs alongside St Mirren at the foot of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League table. Referee Willie Collum was in charge of a second high-profile derby in a matter of weeks, but avoided controversy after being criticised for his officiating in last month's Old Firm derby by Celtic manager Neil Lennon. However, there were two flares thrown on to the pitch and numerous coins in incidents which may be brought to the Scottish Football Association's attention.

Source: PA