Craig Gordon wonder save secures Hearts' 'best three points of season'

Craig Gordon came on after Alexander Schwolow’s red card and made a stoppage-time save to preserve Hearts' 1-0 win at Dens Park, a victory Derek McInnes called the team's 'best three points of the season'.

Hearts kept a narrow lead at the top of the Premiership after a late intervention by veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon. He was brought on just before half-time following the dismissal of Alexander Schwolow and made a stoppage-time save from Emile Acquah to secure a 1-0 win at Dens Park. Claudio Braga’s first-half goal proved to be the only score. Manager Derek McInnes described the result as the club's 'best three points of the season' and praised Gordon’s experience and reflexes. Match facts: - Craig Gordon, aged 43, replaced the sent-off Alexander Schwolow and made a last-gasp save from Emile Acquah. - Claudio Braga scored in the first half and that goal decided the match. - Hearts finished the game with 10 men after Schwolow’s dismissal. - The victory kept Hearts three points clear at the top of the Premiership. - Jamie McCart made his first start of the season at left-back due to injuries to Harry Milne and Stephen Kingsley. - Manager Derek McInnes said he was focusing only on Hearts and not on results elsewhere. Summary: The stoppage-time save by Craig Gordon preserved a narrow victory that strengthened Hearts' position at the top of the league. The manager framed the result as particularly important and praised individual performances. Undetermined at this time.