Hearts hold firm to stay top as McEntee heads winner | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hearts beat Dundee 1-0 to stay top of the Scottish Premiership. In the 77th minute, Oisin McEntee headed in Marc Leonard's set-piece cross for the breakthrough. Frankie Kent then received a second yellow and was sent off in the first minute of second half stoppage time. The Jambos controlled the chances, recording six shots on target to Dundee's one with 56.8% possession. Next up, Hearts visit Livingston while Dundee host Celtic.

Player of the Match: Oisin McEntee decided the contest with a precise header and backed it up with four aerial duels won and five ball recoveries.

Stat of the Match: Hearts registered six shots on target, underlining a clearer cutting edge than Dundee's single effort on goal.

Three Things We Learned: Marc Leonard's delivery remains a weapon, his cross created the winner from a set piece. Lawrence Shankland and Blair Spittal lifted the tempo from the bench, each forcing saves as the hosts pushed on. Dundee's attack lacked incision, finishing with eight attempts and just one on target.