Hearts rounded off the perfect week as they picked up a huge three points in Dingwall.
Robbie Neilson's men arrived at the Global Energy Stadium on a high after picking up a first home win and second group stage success in the Europa Conference League against RFS on Thursday night. The Gorgie outfit already knew they were out of the competition at kick-off but they rewarded the home fans with a European victory under the lights and boosted the club financially with a result.
They got off to the worst possible start in this one as Jordan White fired Ross County into an early lead - after VAR had already chalked off a goal for the home side. However, Lawrence Shankland levelled minutes later, his 11th goal of the campaign, then Andy Halliday headed home superbly to turn the game on its head by the 20th minute in a stunning comeback. The result leaves the Jambos sixth in the table just three points behind Hibs and third spot - with a game in hand. Here's three things we learned as Hearts look to get their season back on track.
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Perfect week
Hearts rounded off the perfect week by picking up a vital three points over Ross County.
Thursday's win over RFS looks to have got the confidence back in the capital club despite a slow start that had them trailing early on thanks to Jordan White's opener.
However, a quick-fire response from Lawrence Shankland and Andy Halliday set Robbie Neilson's men on their way before XXX made sure of the points.
The Gorgie side are just three points behind Hibs in third - with a game in hand.
Final four
Hearts are heading into the home stretch with a much-needed break required.
The World Cup finals take centre stage this weekend with the Jambos rounding off their European campaign on Thursday night before three more domestic outings.
Motherwell, Rangers and Livingston - two home games and a trip to Ibrox - is what is remaining after today's clash.
If the Jambos can keep within touching distance, they could be a real force on the return with a number of key players set for a return to action following Qatar 2022.
Goal machine
Lawrence Shankland hit his 11th goal of the season as he continues to prove why Robbie Neilson was desperate to sign him.
He's fired five goals in his last three outings including a hat-trick against Celtic at Tynecastle last week.
It's a brilliant return for the Scotland international who will have his sights firmly on 20 for the season.
Just the nine to go!
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