Heart of Midlothian produced a breathtaking second-half revival to claw back from a two-goal deficit and secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against Motherwell in a Scottish Premiership thriller at Tynecastle.
The Jambos looked destined for defeat after Theo Bair's first-half double and Blair Spittal's strike put the visitors in a commanding position, with Alan Forrest's goal providing Hearts' only response before the break.
Shankland Sparks Remarkable Recovery
Captain fantastic Lawrence Shankland ignited the comeback with a perfectly converted 76th-minute penalty, before substitute Kyosuke Tagawa completed the miraculous recovery with an 83rd-minute equaliser that sent the Tynecastle faithful into raptures.
The result marks a significant morale boost for Steven Naismith's side, who demonstrated tremendous character to bounce back from their midweek European disappointment against Braga.
Motherwell's Missed Opportunity
Stuart Kettlewell's Motherwell will rue their inability to hold onto a commanding lead, having looked comfortable for large periods of the match. Bair's clinical finishing had put the Steelmen in pole position, but defensive vulnerabilities ultimately cost them all three points.
The draw sees Hearts maintain their strong domestic form despite European exertions, showing the squad depth and mental resilience that could prove crucial in their pursuit of success this season.
