Hearts Cruise Into League Cup Last 16 with Dominant Display Against Dumbarton
Tonight at Tynecastle Park, Hearts fans were treated to yet another confident and clinical performance as their team rolled past Dumbarton with a resounding 4-0 victory in the Scottish League Cup group stage. That makes it four games, four wins, and sixteen goals for Derek McInnes' side in Group E. The message is clear: Hearts mean business this season.
From the first whistle, the Jambos looked in complete control. Possession? Dominated. Chances? Created at will. And the opening goal came in just 17 minutes—captain Lawrence Shankland rose to the occasion, quite literally, to meet a pinpoint cross from Stephen Kingsley and nodded the ball into the bottom corner. The delivery, the timing, the finish—it had all the hallmarks of a team playing with confidence and precision.
As Dumbarton tried to weather the storm, they couldn’t stop the inevitable. On the brink of halftime, Michael Steinwender made it two, rising highest to head home from a corner. Hearts went into the break with a deserved lead and absolutely no signs of slowing down.
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The second half started with a rare scare—Dumbarton’s Scott Tomlinson struck the bar with a superb effort. But that brief moment of danger was quickly erased when Alexandros Kyziridis, who came on at halftime, cut inside and unleashed a rocket of a strike that crashed in off the post. That goal? A real crowd-pleaser. It’s two in two for the Greek winger, who’s fast becoming a fan favourite.
Just ten minutes later, Cláudio Braga—another impressive summer signing—sealed the deal. He finished a cut-back from Cammy Devlin with ease, notching his third in three games. Four goals, four different goalscorers, and four assists from across the squad. The chemistry in this team is undeniable.
It wasn’t all smiles though—Frankie Kent was forced off late with a hamstring concern. Fortunately, Coach McInnes confirmed post-match that the move was precautionary, which is a relief given how well the backline has been performing.
Hearts completely bossed the game—74% possession, 18 shots to Dumbarton's 3, and 14 corners to 1. They were relentless. Dumbarton, for all their effort, were simply outclassed on the night. But credit to them—they hung in there and never folded.
With this win, Hearts top Group E with maximum points and an astonishing +15 goal difference. The squad looks sharp, the new signings are gelling seamlessly, and the fans are already dreaming big. The League Cup campaign couldn’t have started any better.
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