If Hibernian had not ended an epic, 114-year wait for Scottish Cup success last May, this kind of semi-final conclusion would have led onlookers to suspect a curse. Instead, the ovation as afforded to the Edinburgh club’s players in such painful defeat to Aberdeen acknowledged recent glory and a stirring recovery in this semi-final.Aberdeen have endured a curious gap of their own, of 27 since they took delivery of the Scottish Cup and 17 without reaching the final. The latter wait at least now over. Celtic or Rangers will lie in wait on 27 May. Related: Celtic v Rangers: breaking down the Scottish Cup semi-final Continue readingreadfullarticle
