Unseen hero's saves steer Hearts to gritty away success

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·11 January 2026

Unseen hero's saves steer Hearts to gritty away success

Craig Gordon set the tone in the seventh minute of first half stoppage time with a smart save, as Hearts beat Dundee 1-0.

With the Jambos reduced to 10, he was immediately called into action during first half stoppage time, parrying a low strike to protect the advantage.

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The goalkeeper leapt right to tip a rising effort from Drey Wright away (87.), a key intervention as pressure mounted.

He then held a driven shot in the first minute of second half stoppage time and blocked Emile Acquah's close-range header in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time. He finished with four saves, including two from inside the box, plus a punch and a high claim, settling the Jam Tarts in a deep rearguard.

Hearts host St Mirren next in the Scottish Premiership, while Dundee visit Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup.