Hearts rally late as VAR penalty swings it to stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hearts beat Motherwell 3-1 at Tynecastle Park. Emmanuel Longelo put Motherwell ahead in the 50th minute with a close-range finish. Cláudio Braga levelled for the Jambos (61.), then VAR confirmed the spot kick and Lawrence Shankland converted (87.), before Pierre Kaboré struck in the second minute of second half stoppage time. Hearts won 58.2% of their duels and registered five shots on target to Motherwell's three, underpinning the turnaround. The Jambos stay top on 70 points and visit Hibernian next, while Motherwell remain fourth on 54 and travel to Rangers.

Player of the Match: Pierre Kaboré came off the bench to win the crucial penalty and then add the late clincher, delivering maximum impact in a 24-minute cameo.

Stat of the Match: Hearts won 58.2% of their duels, a physical edge that helped tilt a level shot count their way.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces still matter for the Jambos, with Braga's equaliser arriving after a corner routine. Kaboré's introduction changed the game as he won a penalty and then sealed the result in added time. Cláudio Braga sits third in the Scottish Premiership scoring chart with 14 this season.