In a dramatic turn of events, Hearts secured a 2-1 comeback victory over nine-man Hibernian in the Edinburgh derby, with Blair Spittal scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute. The match saw Hibernian's goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger and defender Felix Passlack receive red cards, significantly impacting the team's chances. Despite the setback, Hibernian initially took the lead with a goal from Martin Boyle, but Hearts' persistence paid off as they equalized and eventually took the lead.
The win puts Hearts three points clear of Celtic and four points ahead of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Hearts' captain Lawrence Shankland expressed the team's determination to claim the title, stating, 'We want to do it.
We're close enough. We've worked so hard to get to this point and it's important we go and try to finish it off.' The team's head coach, Derek McInnes, praised his players for staying calm and disciplined, highlighting the importance of the win in their pursuit of the championship.