Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Hearts' collapse at Pittodrie exposes deep flaws
Hearts snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in a shocking collapse at Pittodrie.
Hearts of Oak
team
Competition
Scottish Premiership
Venue
Pittodrie
Scorer
Oisin McEntee
What happened. Hearts suffered an outrageous collapse at Pittodrie, throwing away a lead and losing the match.
- Head coach Wouter Vrancken criticized the team's lack of ruthlessness and mentality.
- Amadou Ba-Sy made his first competitive start since a summertime illness and had a mixed performance.
- Ba-Sy set up the opener but also made poor passes and missed chances.
Hearts must address their defensive and attacking issues to avoid further setbacks.
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