Hearts strike early and late to stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hearts beat Falkirk 2-0 at the Falkirk Stadium. Cláudio Braga headed the opener in the second minute from close range. After the restart, substitute Stephen Kingsley sealed it with a drilled left-footer from outside the box (77.). The Jam Tarts registered five shots on target from 13 attempts, while The Bairns mustered just one on target. Hearts remain top and host Rangers next, while The Bairns visit Kilmarnock.

Player of the Match: Stephen Kingsley came off the bench for the Jambos, scored decisively and added five successful final third passes to tilt the game.

Stat of the Match: The Bairns completed 0 of 20 crosses, underlining why clear chances were scarce.

Three Things We Learned: Alexandros Kyziridis crafted six key passes and delivered three accurate crosses, providing a steady supply line. Lawrence Shankland logged seven touches in the box and forced two saves, a constant focal point for Hearts. Scott Bain made three saves, preventing the scoreline from running away.