Rosie Livingstone admits it was an "amazing" feeling to score the winning goal during Sunday's Edinburgh Derby victory at Tynecastle Park.
The teenage attacker was brought on just short of the hour mark in an attempt to seal three points on rival territory and managed to accomplish the feat with 82 minutes on the clock.
A deflected shot from Stacey Papadopoulos fell into Livingstone's path, and the youngster made no mistake in picking her spot and firing low beyond the Hearts goalkeeper to reclaim the Capital Cup back for the Hibees.
"I was a little bit shocked when the goal went in," Livingstone told Hibs TV.
"It’s a great feeling. It puts into perspective all that hard work really does pay off in the end. It was amazing."
Livingstone had made a goalscoring return from a lengthy injury lay-off in a comfortable victory over Montrose at the beginning of October but is yet to make a competitive start as she recovers from the frustrating spell on the sidelines.
"I need to work on my celebrations I’ve been out for that long. I forgot how to celebrate!
"But it’s amazing. When you’re out for that long like me and Smally, we had quite a few conversations about how we want to impact the team as we come back.
"So, to be able to grab that goal for the team and put us fourth in the league is amazing."
Keen to kick on, Livingstone will be sure to keep the euphoric emotion of grabbing a derby clincher in her mind as she seeks a return to the starting XI.
"To be contributing to the team again is such a lovely feeling.
"I always want to be part of this club."
