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Edinburgh's Easter Road Left in 'Chaos' After Hibs' Derby Defeat
Hearts moved three points clear of Celtic and four ahead of Rangers after Hibs finished with nine men.
- On Sunday, Hearts defeated Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road, strengthening their William Hill Premiership title bid. Substitute Blair Spittal scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute to secure the Edinburgh derby victory.
- Hibernian took an early lead through Martin Boyle, but goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger received a red card in the 14th minute. Defender Felix Passlack was dismissed in the 48th minute, reducing the hosts to nine men.
- Lawrence Shankland scrambled in an equalizer in the 63rd minute via an own goal by Warren O'Hora. Sabah Kerjota provided the delivery for both Hearts goals, enabling the visitors to overcome the depleted opposition.
- The result leaves Hearts three points clear of second-placed Celtic and four ahead of Rangers in the Premiership. Rangers suffered a simultaneous 3-2 defeat to Motherwell, intensifying pressure at the top of the table.
- Hearts will host Rangers at Tynecastle a week on Monday in a pivotal title clash. The victory positions Hearts to secure their first Premiership title since 1960 with another win.
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