Hearts have maintained their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership with five games to go, despite a thrilling 2-2 draw against Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena on April 22.
The Edinburgh club, led by manager Barry Robson, have been in impressive form lately, and their title bid is gaining momentum as they edge closer to securing the championship.
Key moments
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Livingston’s Craig Sibbald opened the scoring in the 25th minute, but Hearts’ midfielder, Barrie McKay, equalized just before halftime. The match remained level until the 75th minute when Livingston’s Stephen Kelly scored, only for Hearts’ striker, Lawrence Shankland, to level the scores in the 88th minute.
Reaction
Hearts manager, Barry Robson, praised his team’s resilience and determination after the match. ‘We’re delighted to have come away with a point,’ he said. ‘It was a tough match, but we showed great character and spirit to come back from behind and secure a draw.’
Up next
Hearts will look to maintain their lead at the top of the table when they host Rangers at Tynecastle Park on April 30. The match is set to be a highly anticipated clash between two of Scotland’s biggest clubs.
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