3 – 1
“Emmanuel Longelo breaks the deadlock with a well-taken goal to give Motherwell the lead against the run of play”
Pivotal“Cláudio Braga finds the equalizer for Hearts, restoring parity with a crucial strike that shifts momentum”
Pivotal“Lawrence Shankland converts from the penalty spot to give Hearts the lead with just three minutes remaining”
Pivotal“Pierre Landry Kabore seals the victory with a stoppage-time goal, completing Hearts' remarkable turnaround”
Pivotal
Hearts
Motherwell
Outstanding performance
Hearts•AttackerHearts mounted a dramatic comeback to defeat Motherwell 3-1 at Tynecastle, with substitute Pierre Landry Kabore proving to be the match-winner. After Emmanuel Longelo's 50th-minute opener gave the visitors a deserved lead, Hearts responded through Cláudio Braga's equalizer before Lawrence Shankland converted from the penalty spot with three minutes remaining. Kabore, introduced in the 66th minute, capped off the turnaround with a stoppage-time clincher after earning the crucial penalty. Despite Motherwell's superior possession (53%) and passing accuracy (78%), Hearts proved more clinical in the final third, capitalizing on their big chances while the visitors squandered theirs at crucial moments.
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Jamie McCart is substituted for Heart of Midlothian in the 90th minute.
Oscar Priestman is substituted for Motherwell in the 89th minute.
Sam Nicholson is substituted for Motherwell in the 89th minute.
Callum Hendry is substituted for Motherwell in the 88th minute.
Jordan McGhee is substituted for Motherwell in the 88th minute.
Lawrence Shankland scores a penalty for Heart of Midlothian in the 87th minute.
Ibrahim SaidYellow CardIbrahim Sa'Id of Motherwell receives a yellow card in the 82nd minute.
Jordi Altena substituted for Heart of Midlothian in the 79th minute.
Michael Steinwender is substituted for Heart of Midlothian in the 79th minute.
Pierre Landry Kabore is substituted for Heart of Midlothian in the 66th minute.
Substitution for Heart of Midlothian at 66 minutes: Sabah Kerjota comes on.
assist: Stuart Findlay
Cláudio Braga scores for Heart of Midlothian in the 61st minute.
assist: Lukas Fadinger
Emmanuel Longelo scores for Motherwell at the 50th minute.
League leaders Hearts welcome fourth-placed Motherwell to Tynecastle in a crucial Premiership encounter. With Hearts sitting 13 points clear but showing recent wobbles, Motherwell arrive as dangerous spoilers having already frustrated the title-chasers once this season.
