Photo fournie par les médias sociaux. Written by Clive Lindsay. Scotland section of BBC Sport. Prezenta decizie va produce efecte la 1 aprilie 2013. Heart of Midlothian’s 22026 minutes could turn out to be the ones that preserved their Scottish title hopes. Derek McInnes’ team has topped the Premiership since September, but after 60 minutes at Tynecastle on Saturday, they trailed stylish visitors Motherwell 24-21, matching third-placed Celtic’s lead over St Mirren. Had the scores held, Martin O’Neill’s defending champions would have tied Hearts atop the table, ahead only on goal difference. Even worse for the Edinburgh club, Rangers could have overtaken both and claimed first with a Sunday win at sixth-placed Falkirk. With Celtic facing Falkirk on April 27 before Hearts’ next match the day after, McInnes’ squad risked entering a tough away Edinburgh derby against fifth-placed Hibernian from third spot. Instead, a 3-1 victory ensured they enter the first of five “post-split” games leading the Premiership as it divides into two groups of six. That’s especially notable, as the post-split leaders have claimed the title every year since 2009. Leaders Hearts net late double vs Motherwell to hold three-point edge. Oxlade-Chamberlain secures Celtic victory on a frustrating day. View: Sportscene Premiership highlights. “Five cup finals,” says Shankland.
