Eames strikes second half winner as Falkirk floor Hearts | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Falkirk beat Hearts 2-1 at the Falkirk Stadium to rise from 11th to 10th in the Premiership. In the eighth minute Ben Krauhaus finished from the centre after Ryan Strain's pass. James Wilson levelled (22.) before Owen Eames swept in the decisive goal (68.). Scott Bain made three saves as The Bairns absorbed pressure and held firm. The Bairns visit St Johnstone next, while the Jam Tarts go to Kilmarnock.

Player of the Match: Owen Eames was the difference, scoring the winner and adding bite with two shots, three possessions won in the attacking third and two tackles, his first goal for the club since joining this season.

Stat of the Match: The Jambos completed 489 passes, yet created only nine attempts, showing plenty of control but limited cutting edge.

Three Things We Learned: The Bairns made 33 clearances, a sign of disciplined defending once they were back in front. Josh McPake now leads the Premiership assists chart with four, underpinning Hearts' equaliser. The Jam Tarts had 58.8% possession but registered just nine attempts compared with The Bairns' 13.