In a thrilling Scottish Premiership match, Hearts staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Motherwell 3-1, preserving their three-point lead over Celtic. The first half ended goalless, with both goalkeepers making notable saves.
However, Motherwell took the lead in the second half through Emmanuel Longelo's goal. Hearts equalized in the 61st minute with Claudio Braga's strike, which was deemed onside by VAR. The home team was awarded a penalty after a VAR review, and Lawrence Shankland scored to give Hearts the lead.
The match was sealed in added time when Pierre Landry Kabore found the net, securing a crucial three points for Hearts. The victory keeps Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership, with manager Derek McInnes praising his team's resilience and determination.