Oisin McEntee left it late to score a priceless winner for 10-man Hearts in the race for the Scottish Premiership title, beating Dundee 1-0 in a scruffy encounter at Tynecastle.
Marc Leonard’s free-kick was attacked by McEntee at the far post and he planted a header beyond Jon McCracken to secure a precious three points in a game of few clear-cut opportunities.
Having squandered two of their three big chances and with limited productivity in the final third, Hearts might consider themselves fortunate to escape with maximum spoils. Rangers’ and Celtic’s chance to respond falls later this weekend.
Hearts’ lead at the top, temporarily at least, extends to five points, having won their last four home games by the same 1-0 scoreline. It’s the first time the Edinburgh side have won four on the bounce at Tynecastle without conceding since 2016.
Claudio Braga makes a challenge on Ethan Hamilton
Frankie Kent was sent off in stoppage-time for a second bookable offence, tripping Charlie Reilly in full flow, but that was the only blot on an otherwise perfect afternoon for Derek McInnes, as this unlikely title charge shows no signs of slowing – they are guaranteed to stay top entering the last international break of the campaign.
Dundee, meanwhile, have their five-game unbeaten run brought to an unceremonious end despite frustrating Hearts for large parts, denying chances for Claudio Braga and Pierre Landry Kabore with a defiant defensive display. It was a performance that deserved more than its reward, punished for switching off from a set-piece.
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