Beyonce was in town but the Tynecastle faithful were left more “crazy in love” with captain Lawrence Shankland - after he fired Hearts firmly into the fight for third place.
It was a must-win for the Jambos and they did exactly that as they came from behind to claim this vital win. Mattie Pollock had put Aberdeen ahead but a brilliant solo hit from Josh Ginnelly levelled and allowed Shankland to steal the glory. Beyonce was playing at Murrayfield hence the reason this kick-off was moved forward. It was 'Shanks' who had the Jambos singing from the rooftops as he took centre stage with his 27th goal of the season.
Hearts, as a result, are now two points behind the Dons with two games to go. Stevie Naismith's men will probably need another two big results against Rangers and Hibs, though, to get back into the fight for what could be potentially European football until Christmas, if Celtic win the Scottish Cup. As for the Dons, they will be left licking their wounds. They could have all but wrapped up third but now they must take care of St Mirren and then see if their final day trip to Celtic comes into play.
