Hearts turn it around against Rangers to stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hearts beat Rangers 2-1 at Tynecastle Park to stay top of the Scottish Premiership. Dujon Sterling put Rangers ahead in the 23rd minute with a right-footed finish. After the restart, Stephen Kingsley levelled (54.), moments after Alexandros Kyziridis hit the post, before Lawrence Shankland swept in the winner (71.). Rangers had 58.3% possession and 13 attempts, but the Jambos produced five shots on target from 11 and defended stoutly. Hearts visit Motherwell next, while Rangers go to Celtic.

Player of the Match: Shankland decided the contest with a composed second half finish and linked play expertly, adding seven successful final third passes and five recoveries.

Stat of the Match: Hearts won 94.4% of their tackles, a platform for the comeback and late control.

Three Things We Learned: Craig Halkett anchored the back line with 15 clearances, repeatedly relieving pressure. Rangers' control of the ball at 58.3% yielded only three shots on target from 13 attempts, with Alexander Schwolow needing just two saves. Shankland is now on 14 league goals, third in the Scottish Premiership scoring chart.