Hearts stage comeback against Rangers to edge closer to the title

Hearts stage comeback against Rangers to edge closer to the title

Hearts came from behind to beat Rangers 2-1, maintaining their three-point lead over Celtic at the top of the table.

The visitors began the match in a more determined fashion, looking to strike early. Their efforts were rewarded when Dujon Sterling opened the scoring.

Following a long throw from James Tavernier, the ball dropped to the English defender, who quickly unleashed an excellent volley. A slight deflection was enough to wrong-foot Alexander Schwolow.

The Edinburgh club refused to give in and levelled the score after the break. In the 54th minute, Alexandros Kyziridis, after a fine piece of play, struck towards the far post. However, Stephen Kingsley was in the right place to turn the ball home.

In the 71st minute, Lawrence Shankland completed the turnaround. Near the byline, Kingsley delivered a driven cross to the edge of the box, and the number nine finished first time with a superb left-footed strike.

The Glasgow side pushed to respond but could not alter the outcome. Hearts move on to 76 points - three more than Celtic - at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Rangers, meanwhile, sit in third place with 69 points.