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Somewhat predictably, the opening goal came from a set play, with returning Rangers skipper James Tavernier’s throw-in helped on by Hearts defender Stuart Findlay’s head and makeshift left-back Sterling getting his downward shot away.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Hearts’ Craig Halkett and Tochi Chukwuani of Rangers had exchanged headers over from dead-ball deliveries.<\/p>\n
Kingsley found himself free on the left of the box to convert following Kyziridis’ endeavours on the opposite side.<\/p>\n
Emmanuel Fernandez’s header almost restored Rangers’ lead following another Tavernier throw.<\/p>\n
And it was Kingsley’s spade-work in chasing the ball to the line that was rewarded when Shankland turned in with a fierce left-foot drive near the edge of the box.<\/p>\n
Half-time substitute and last week’s Edinburgh derby match winner Blair Spittal was a key component in Hearts’ resurgence and his sweeping shot required an outstanding Jack Butland save to prevent a third for the hosts.<\/p>\n
There was still time for a twist and it almost went the way of Danny Rohl’s visitors when substitute Thelo Aasgaard’s header bounced off the crossbar. With that ended their hopes of a draw and any real prospect of catching the long-time league leaders.<\/p>\n
Successive defeats by Motherwell and Hearts also means Rangers can be counted out for the runners-up spot if they lose to defending champions Celtic on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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