Romelu Lukakau celebrates completing his hat-trick at Tynecastle. Picture: GettyRomelu Lukakau celebrates completing his hat-trick at Tynecastle. Picture: Getty
Romelu Lukakau celebrates completing his hat-trick at Tynecastle. Picture: Getty

Remembering the time a Euro 2020 hero put Hearts to the sword at Tynecastle

By Craig Fowler
Published 30th Jun 2021, 17:40 BST
Updated 30th Jun 2021, 18:59 BST
Looking back to the summer of 2015, when Hearts took on Everton at Tynecastle as they geared up for a return to the Scottish Premiership following a season in the second tier.

Robbie Neilson’s side were beaten 3-1 despite taking a first-half lead. It would be a €80 million international striker who stole the show.

Romelu Lukakau goes close to scoring in the first half.

9. Close

Romelu Lukakau goes close to scoring in the first half. Photo: Mark Runnacles

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Seamus Coleman looks to take on Alim Ozturk.

10. Pass

Seamus Coleman looks to take on Alim Ozturk. Photo: Mark Runnacles

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Romelu Lukakau completes his hat-trick with a second half penalty.

11. 3-1

Romelu Lukakau completes his hat-trick with a second half penalty. Photo: Mark Runnacles

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Romelu Lukakau celebrates with team mate Arouna Kone after netting from the penalty spot for the second time.

12. Hat-trick

Romelu Lukakau celebrates with team mate Arouna Kone after netting from the penalty spot for the second time. Photo: Mark Runnacles

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