Unfortunately, the same was not needed for the return journey as they fell 2-1 against St Johnstone in this season's second Scottish Cup semi-final.
It was the battle of the Saints to see who would meet Jack Ross’ Hibs team on May 22 to fight it out for the last piece of silverware of the season.
Both sides shared the same ambition, albeit for different reasons. The Paisley variety wanted to right the wrongs of their last four tie in the Betfred Cup earlier this year when they were narrowly beaten by Davie Martindale’s Livingston in January.
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