“Bradley Fink gives Dundee a shock lead against the run of early pressure, finishing off a move assisted by Imari Samuels.”
Pivotal“Claudio Braga steps up and converts the penalty to level the match at 1-1 after Hearts' long spell of dominance.”
Pivotal“Zan Besir is shown a red card in stoppage time for a foul, leaving Dundee to see out the closing moments with ten men as Hearts pushed for a winner.”
Hearts
Dundee
Outstanding performance
Hearts•AttackerDundee stunned the run of play to lead through Bradley Fink after just 17 minutes, capitalising on one of their rare forward incursions, but that would prove to be almost their only meaningful attacking contribution all afternoon. Hearts responded with total control - 72% possession, 24 shots to Dundee's four, and 82 dangerous attacks against just 15 - yet were repeatedly denied until Claudio Braga's 84th-minute penalty, won after Christian Borchgrevink was fouled in the box following sustained late pressure. Dundee's resistance, built on committed defending (25 tackles) and last-ditch blocks, finally cracked in stoppage time when Zan Besir was sent off, compounding their misery. For Hearts, it's a result that papers over a frustrating attacking performance where clinical finishing deserted them for long periods, while Dundee will rue not doing more with their dominant early strike and the numerical disadvantage that closed out a bruising defeat away from home.
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Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Zan BesirRed CardRed card shown to Zan Besir.
Zan BesirVAR decision results in a card change for Zan Besir.
Zan BesirYellow CardZan Besir receives a yellow card.
Charlie Reilly is substituted for Imari Samuels.
Claudio Braga takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Claudio Braga scores, making it 1-1.
Christian BorchgrevinkVAR decision results in a penalty awarded to Christian Dahle Borchgrevink.
Corner awarded.
Claudio Braga takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Claudio Braga takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Zan Besir replaces Finlay Robertson.
Joshua McPake takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jerome Williams takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Sabah Kerjota takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Claudio Braga takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Imari SamuelsYellow CardYellow card issued to Imari Samuels.
Claudio Braga attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Offside.
Jerome Williams is on, and James Wilson is off.
On Joe Bevan, off Alan Forrest.
On Joe Wright, off Bradley Fink.
Claudio Braga takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Joshua McPake takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Claudio Braga takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Ethan HamiltonYellow CardEthan Hamilton receives a yellow card.
James Wilson attempts a header but misses the shot.
Christian Dahle Borchgrevink is on, and Jordi Altena is off.
Calvin Miller is substituted off for Sabah Kerjota.
Joshua McPake takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Tomas Bent Magnusson takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Calvin Miller takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Jack Moorhouse takes a right-footed shot, but it hits the post.
Joshua McPake takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Harry Milne is substituted for Oisin McEntee.
Substitution: Jack Moorhouse comes on for Ryan Finnigan.
Bradley Fink takes a shot with his head but misses.
First half ends with the score at 0-1.
Corner awarded.
Ryan Finnigan receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Claudio Braga takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Claudio Braga takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Joshua McPake receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Claudio Braga takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Oisin McEntee takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Joshua McPake takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Calvin Miller takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Ethan Hamilton takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Bradley FinkBradley Fink scores with a left-footed shot.
Corner awarded.
Stuart Findlay's header is saved.
assist: Imari Samuels
Goal! Bradley Fink scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Imari Samuels.
Bobby Wales is substituted for Joe Westley.
Corner awarded.
Calvin Miller takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Kick-off has begun!
Hearts ride a wave of momentum into this Tynecastle clash, fresh off a derby win over Hibs, and will fancy their chances against a Dundee side that has historically struggled in Gorgie. With nine straight home league wins and Dundee needing to find first-half sharpness, this looks like a statement opportunity for Wouter Vrancken's side.
