And it was Edina Hibs that adapted to the conditions better with a commanding second half performance that allowed them to shade this entertaining semi-final tie.

The Jewel looked in almost perfect condition, despite the torrential rain over the past 24 hours, and with the sun shining everything was set for this match between two of the third division's top sides. The wind, however, was blowing straight down the pitch and it was Currie that carried this behind them in the first half.

And it was almost a whirlwind start by the side from West Edinburgh as they created four excellent chances in the opening 10 minutes that could have finished this tie.

Twice within the third minute, Ewan Castle found himself in space on the right hand side. His first effort crashed off the bar and the rebound was sent high and wide. And moments later his shot only just drifted past the left hand post.

Then it was the turn of Greg Lobban. He found himself in a similar position to Castle on 8 minutes but again screwed his shot just past the left post. And then two minutes later he was sent clear and, as the referee waved aside offside claims, he shot straight at Edina goalkeeper Ross Paterson who saved well and the ball was turned away for a corner.

It was a breathtaking start from Currie and at this stage of the game Edina were finding it difficult to get out of their own half. Partly due to the wind and partly due to the play of the Currie players.

But Edina Hibs slowly started to drag themselves into this game and their midfield began to see more and more of the ball. Darryn Gold was central to much of their play alongside captain Wayne Simpson in the middle of the park.

On 20 minutes Edina had their first real opening when centre forward, Sean Alexander, chased down a through ball that was held up by the wind and in the 50/50 race with goalkeeper Mark Hurst it was the Currie number one that just got to the ball first. But Hurst was hurt in the clash and despite initially looking to have recovered he went down seconds later and had to be replaced in goal by defender Andrew Steiner.

It transpired that Hurst had sustained a long gash in his leg and was taken immediately to hospital.

Stenier was tested twice in a minute by Edina as they continued to enjoy more of this match. Firstly it was the ever more threatening Sean Alexander who turned well on the edge of the box but his shot was comfortably saved by the replacement keeper. And then he was out quick to smother a cross from the right after good work by Ryan Johnston.

Then on 32 minutes Sean Alexander had the best chance of the game so far. The ball ricocheted into his path as he stepped into the box but he sclaffed his shot wide of the post when a goal looked on the cards.

Half Time 0-0

The second half started evenly but it was only 5 minutes old when Edina Hibs took the lead. A free kick was awarded 22 yds out in a central position and Ryan Johnston stepped up to curl the wind assisted ball into the bottom left had corner and out of the reach of the diving Andrew Steiner.

Ten minutes later and Edina Hibs doubled their lead and it was a terrific goal. Darryn Gold was now totally commanding in the centre of the park and he won the ball before releasing Calum Young on the left. Young did brilliantly and sent in a wonderful ball towards the back post where it was met by Sean Alexander to side volley coolly into the empty net.

But their two goal margin was only there for a couple of minutes when Currie pulled themselves back into this game. A free kick was delivered into the edge of the box, where Edina were playing a very high defensive line. The ball was then sent towards goal where it hit the right hand post and it was the Currie attack that reacted quickest with Callum Jackson on hand to hit the ball past recovering keeper Ross Paterson.

Suddenly, with just under 20 minutes to go it was game on but Currie struggled to get their legs up the park against the strong wind and it was Edina Hibs that could have stretched their lead as the game cantered towards full time.

It was replacement keeper, Andrew Steiner, who kept the scoreline down with a series of saves. Firstly as the feet of Alexander and then a full stretch tip around the post from a tremendous drive from Cameron Reid.

Urged on by both sidelines, all the players went full tilt as the seconds wound down, but no more goals were scored and it was a jubilant Edina Hibs side that go forward to meet Eskmills in the Final.

Full Time 2-1

It was a great team performance from Edina Hibs. I covered a game for this side back in September when they went down to Salvesen in the Scottish Cup. The progress since that game is remarkable and they look an increasingly strong side with some good football players.

Darryn Gold caught the eye in the middle of the park alongside Wayne Simpson who put in a great second half shift to drive his team forward. Up front Sean Alexander always looked dangerous as did sidekick Calum Young and it was this pair that conjured up the winning goal. Josh Lawrie looks a great wee footballer and John Fyne marshalled his defence superbly.

Currie will be disappointed they didn't convert at least one of their early chances, when they were well on top. During that period, Ewan Castle looked like he was going to run riot and big Ross Edwards had a good first half. At the back, Alex Smith had a terrific game before eventually succumbing to the strong Edina attack in the second half. And tiny Jamie Tomlinson had a great game on the left hand side, looking deceptively strong.

A big well done as well to stand in goalkeeper, Andrew Steiner, who had a brilliant game and kept Edina at bay especially towards the end of the game. And let's hope regular number one, Mark Hurst, makes a speedy recovery.

But for this week's Pink Man of the Match we are going to go for Daniel Graves. I thought he gave a terrific full back performance on the right hand side. Always alert, passing the ball forward, clearing his lines when required and as tough a tackler as I have seen this season. But always fair with it.

Alongside his defensive colleagues he was part of the foundation for Edina to go on and win this game and Currie enjoyed very little success down the left hand side where Daniel was in total command.