Youssef Chermiti scored a hat-trick as Rangers FC defeated Heart of Midlothian FC in the most dramatic match of the Premiership season.
The win cut Hearts’ lead at the top to two points and intensified the title race.
Hearts struck first after a mix-up in midfield.
Marc Leonard won possession, combined with Cláudio Braga and fired past Jack Butland.
Rangers replied quickly when Michael Steinwender turned Mikey Moore’s shot into his own net.
Steinwender redeemed himself with a precise cross for Braga to head Hearts back in front.
Chermiti equalised before half-time by converting the rebound from his own blocked effort.
Rangers dominated the second half.
Andreas Skov Olsen supplied a cross for Chermiti to head home from close range.
Hearts struggled to create clear chances in response.
The decisive moment came on the counterattack.
Djeidi Gassama drove forward and set up Chermiti for his third goal.
Ibrox erupted as Rangers celebrated a victory that could define the championship race.
