Hearts vs Rangers: Scottish Premiership radio commentary, text updates & match report

Somewhat predictably, the opening purpose got here from a set play, with returning Rangers skipper James Tavernier’s throw-in helped on by Hearts defender Stuart Findlay’s head and makeshift left-back Sterling getting his downward shot away.

Earlier, Hearts’ Craig Halkett and Tochi Chukwuani of Rangers had exchanged headers over from dead-ball deliveries.

Kingsley discovered himself free on the left of the field to transform following Kyziridis’ endeavors on the other facet.

Emmanuel Fernandez’s header nearly restored Rangers’ lead following one other Tavernier throw.

And it was Kingsley’s spade-work in chasing the ball to the road that was rewarded when Shankland turned in with a fierce left-foot drive close to the sting of the field.

Half-time substitute and final week’s Edinburgh derby match winner Blair Spittal was a key part in Hearts’ resurgence and his sweeping shot required an excellent Jack Butland save to forestall a 3rd for the hosts.

There was nonetheless time for a twist and it went nearly the way in which of Danny Rohl’s guests when substitute Thelo Aasgaard’s header bounced off the crossbar. With that ended their hopes of a draw and any actual prospect of catching the long-time league leaders.

Successful defeats by Motherwell and Hearts additionally means Rangers may be counted out for the runners-up spot in the event that they lose to defending champions Celtic on Sunday.