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Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

Summary

Hearts Football Club hosted Sir Alex Ferguson as they won a match against Aberdeen, moving seven points ahead in the Scottish Premiership. Claudio Braga scored the decisive goal, highlighting Hearts' strong season. Hearts aim to become the first team outside of Celtic and Rangers to win the league title in 41 years.

Key Facts

  • Hearts defeated Aberdeen 1-0, moving seven points clear in the Scottish Premiership.
  • Sir Alex Ferguson attended the match; his Aberdeen team last won the Scottish title in 1985.
  • Claudio Braga, who scored the match's only goal, has netted 15 goals in 35 games this season.
  • Hearts have nine games left and face challenging matches against teams like Motherwell and Rangers.
  • Hearts manager Derek McInnes previously led Aberdeen and consulted with Ferguson this season.
  • Hearts have not won the top-flight title since 1960.
  • There is a tense competition with Rangers and Celtic still in contention for the title.

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