3 talking points as Hibs and Hearts slog it out in another Edinburgh Derby stalemate

Rookie Hibs ‘keeper Kevin Dabrowski earned his side an Edinburgh derby draw with a trio of saves to deny Hearts.

The goalie was drafted in to replace injured Matt Macey and he played a key role in earning Shaun Maloney ’s side a point at Easter Road.

Dabrowski - making his debut for the club - thwarted Jambos striker Ellis Simms three times in a pulsating game that ended goalless.

The on-loan Everton striker went one-on-one with the 23-year-old three times in the second half but couldn’t grab a winner for Robbie Neilson ’s men.

Hibs had chances of their own to grab a priceless victory in Leith.

Kevin Nisbet failed to convert in a first half, which Maloney’s men had the better of.

And near the end, sub Josh Campbell had a golden opportunity from point-blank range but Scotland number one Craig Gordon kept him out.

There was plenty of passion and desire on show but the 90 minutes lacked real quality, with neither side deserving of the win.

The stalemate was a better result for the visitors who stayed third in the Premiership - 12 points clear of their city rivals.

Jambos defence holds firm

There was pressure on Hearts’ defence going into the derby without regular first-picks John Souttar and Craig Halkett.

But Robbie Neilson’s patched up rearguard held firm in the hostile atmosphere of Easter Road, which bodes well for the Jambos going forward especially when Souttar departs for Rangers in the summer.

It was always going to be a shift for the visitors’ back three against a Hibees’ strike duo of Kevin Nisbet and Christian Doidge.

But Taylor Moore and new signing Toby Sibbick didn’t let their manager down and were solid throughout, with Stephen Kingsley in beside them.

Sibbick, who only arrived from Barnsley days ago,