The Scottish Cup Fifth Round clash between Hearts and Hibs at Tynecastle last weekend was much-hyped but ultimately failed to deliver on the promise of Edinburgh derbies of the past.

A dull 0-0 draw was the result, as neither side showed enough to make anyone think they could pick up a vital victory. Alas, both teams have another chance to show their worth this coming Wednesday night in the replay of the fixture.

The pressure is arguably all on Hearts and not just because they hold the prestige of being a top-flight side against a Championship opponent. Hibernian are now unbeaten against their city rivals in five matches and the travelling support will be desperate for a victory at Easter Road.

How does Ian Cathro mastermind the win, then?

Here are THREE things that the Hearts boss needs to change if they are to get through to quarter-finals...

Show flair on a better pitch

The big talking point coming out of the match at Tynecastle may have been the pitch. It was in a dreadful state; dry, bobbly and bare in patches. It was a sad sight to see in such a showpiece fixture for Scottish football and both managers have since acknowledged it was a massive factor.

As quoted by the BBC, Neil Lennon said:

"There's many ways to skin a cat and the pitch isn't conducive to playing good football, so we came here with a set way of playing because I think the pitch dictated that."

Ian Cathro, as reported by Deadline News, has gone as far to say in the days after that he is looking to change Hearts' passing style of play at home until they can figure out a way to improve the playing surface.

At Easter Road, the Hearts boss should be able to impose his intended style of play on the match more. It's clear that Hearts can stand up to the robust physical approach deployed by Lennon's Hibs, but it's time to show just who can play the best, most stylish form of football.

 Build the game around Don Cowie

The lack of creativity was a real problem for Hearts in the 0-0 stalemate, despite dominating possession. Cathro's side had control of the midfield areas for the most part but under the physical pressure from the likes of Darren McGregor, they couldn't bring their most effective creative outlet, Don Cowie, into the game.

Cowie has been a big presence in the final third this season, having the ability required to supply the likes of Jamie Walker with a key pass to get in behind opposition defences. Protecting him and allowing him to plant himself further up the pitch could be the key to victory in the replay.

Hibs actually had more shots on goal than the Jam Tarts in the first match, despite seeing less of the ball, so if Cathro can do something to add a bit more threat to Hearts' game then it should be enough to get them the win.

More direct support for Goncalves

One thing noticeably lacking from the performance against Hibs was support for Esmael Goncalves at the tip of the Hearts attack.

Cathro decided to bench Bjorn Johnsen for the fixture and while you can see his point of view there - he has failed to score since mid-December - the American forward would at least help Goncalves with the hard work required to keep the pressure on the Hibernian backline. Hearts improved when he came on at half-time and he should start at Easter Road.

Jamie Walker needs to take responsibility in this area too. He had an uncharacteristically poor game at Tynecastle, and was at times a passive bystander in a rugged, combative encounter. Goncalves really needs his support if he's to get the quality of chance required to stick the ball in the net and delight Hearts fans everywhere.