Hibs 0 - 0 Hearts extras: The 6 standouts, Don Robertson penalty error, football's shooting star

A look back at the things which caught our eye from the goalless draw between Hibs and Hearts at Easter Road on Tuesday evening, from the best player on the pitch to the joy of an in-direct free-kick.

Player of the match

There were contenders on both sides. In his first start since returning to the club Toby Sibbick was thrust into the middle of the Hearts back three where he shone. Not only did he make two crucial interventions in the second half, blocking a Kevin Nisbet attempt and a Josh Campbell shot on the line, but he read the game well as a de facto sweeper. The Englishman also displayed the physical side to his game, bettering Christian Doidge across the Welshman’s time on the pitch. Other impressive performers for Hearts included Stephen Kingsley who has been the club’s most consistent defender this campaign and Beni Baningime. The midfielder demonstrated his ball-winning qualities in the frenetic midfield.

For Hibs, Kevin Dabrowski landed man of the match for his debut appearance. While there were a couple of nervy moments, he came up with big saves to keep a clean sheet. Jake Doyle-Hayes, meanwhile, worked his socks off in the middle of the park. But the outstanding player was Ryan Porteous.

The centre-back has had his fair share of attention this season, much of it critical. But at Easter Road on Tuesday night, he showed all his best qualities. There was the aggression which is a hallmark of his game, but he brought it in a manner which is desirable, especially in a derby. The 22-year-old didn’t try to over do it. He played with a real focus, shelling the ball when it needed to be shelled and taking a touch to look and pass at the right time. He won 80 per cent of his aerial duels and genuinely defended very,