Hearts ease past Falkirk as leaders set up Celtic trip | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hearts beat Falkirk 3-0 at Tynecastle Park to stay top of the Championship group. Frankie Kent headed the opener in the 29th minute from an Alexandros Kyziridis cross after a corner. Cameron Devlin doubled the lead (34.), a cushion that let The Bairns slip out of the contest. The Jambos controlled 65.8% possession and produced 12 attempts, underlining their grip on the game. The Jam Tarts visit Celtic next, while The Bairns host Rangers.

Player of the Match: Frankie Kent set the platform, scoring the opener and dominating the aerial battle with 10 duels won plus nine clearances to marshal the back line.

Stat of the Match: Hearts recorded 65.8% possession, dictating the tempo from start to finish.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces remain a weapon, with Kent's header arriving from an Alexandros Kyziridis cross following a corner. Cameron Devlin paired his goal with 4/4 tackles won and possession won nine times, driving midfield control. The Bairns managed only four attempts and just one on target, highlighting how little threat they created.