Hearts Defeats Motherwell 1-0 in Premiership

Hearts secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Motherwell, thanks to an early goal from Musa Drammeh, which was initially disallowed for a foul but later allowed after a VAR review. Despite dominating the match, Hearts struggled to convert more chances, leaving them reliant on goalkeeper Craig Gordon's late saves to maintain their lead. Head coach Neil Critchley expressed relief at the win, noting the team's control for most of the game but emphasized the need for greater clinical finishing to avoid unnecessary pressure in future matches. The victory marks a turnaround for Hearts, who have now won three of their last six games after a slow start to the season. However, captain Lawrence Shankland remains sidelined with injury, complicating the team's attacking options further. Hearts are now five points clear of last-placed St Johnstone and are closing in on the top six.