Hearts 3 - 0 Cove Rangers RECAP: Neilson's men make it 2 from 2 in front of 2,000
Robbie Neilson’s men will be looking to make it two wins from two as they continue their preparations ahead of the start of the cinch Premiership at the end of the month when Celtic come to Gorgie.
This evening’s fixture is more than about advancing to the knockout stages of the Premier Sports Cup or players getting minutes under their belt, it’s also about the return of fans to Tynecastle Park.
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Hide AdThe 2,000 in attendance will be the first in nearly 500 days, since Hearts drew 1-1 with Motherwell on March 7.
Despite the loss to Stirling Albion at the weekend, Paul Hartley’s men will pose a threat and are favourites to win League One.
We will have updates throughout the evening with analysis and reaction to follow. The game kicks off at 7.45pm.
Hearts v Cove Rangers: Updates, analysis and reaction from Tynecastle Park
Key Events
- Kick-off 7.45pm
- Team news 6.30pm
- 2,000 fans in attendance
McEneff misses to make it 4!
Hearts win the ball back and counter through Connor Smith. He finds Boyce who in turn slips in McEneff but his shot is blocked by Gourlay and the rebound hits him and goes out for a corner.
Smith positivity
Connor Smith shows his threat, getting the ball on the left, cutting in field and sending an effort goalwards but past the post.
Almost 4!
Smith and Ginnelly link up again. The right-back clips a ball over the Cove defence for Ginnelly to chase but the winger’s stinging shot is repelled by Gourlay.
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