Hearts face action after pitch invasion

Several supporters came on to the pitch as Riordan celebrated the only goal of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash in front of home fans in the Wheatfield Stand. Hibs defender Ian Murray also told his colleagues he had been struck by a coin in the aftermath of Riordan's 79th minute penalty.

Lothian and Borders Police later revealed two people had been arrested and 15 ejected from the ground during the course of the game with two people, both male, expected to appear in court in Edinburgh on Friday.

Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen raised concerns over the stewarding but Riordan appeared untroubled by the incident, saying nobody had attempted to hit him.

"I just celebrated and a few fans came on," Riordan said. "There was somebody right in my face. He kidded on he got punched or something but it must have been Casper the ghost that hit him because I never went near him. I was just celebrating.

"Ian Murray said in the changing room he got hit by a coin. I think there were quite a few coins that came flying on. The groundsman will have a few quid."

Paatelainen said: "I must say I felt there was quite a small number of stewards on that far side. I was surprised by that, knowing it is a derby match and a volatile atmosphere.

"It's disappointing to see that happening, player safety is the most important thing. Thankfully it was put under control very quickly.

"I wasn't really worried. I always trust that our players are a bit quicker and fitter than their supporters. Maybe not braver."

The Hibs boss also laughed off the incident which saw Murray struck by a missile. "He's fine - the coin is in his pocket now, knowing him," Paatelainen said.