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RSSU19s: Dundee Utd 0-2 Hearts
Hearts U19s continued their winning form with a workmanlike performance at St Andrews University playing fields to beat a young Dundee United side 2-0.
Hearts got off to a great start with a headed goal in the first minute from Sam Nicholson. The second goal came midway through the second period, but with a bit of good fortune about it. A mix up in the United defence resulted in a cross deflecting off Billy King and trickling over the line.
The win keeps Hearts clear of the chasing pack at the top of the league table as they go into the winter break.
Darren Murray stuck with the eleven who finished off the previous victory against Celtic, although there were a couple of positional changes with Dale Carrick starting as the lone striker and Billy King on the right of a five-man midfield.
Hearts couldn't have asked for a better start with a goal in the opening minute. The ball was worked to the overlapping Ryan Stewart wide on the right and his cross found Sam Nicholson in space at the far post. Sam's looping header floated over the keeper and dropped into the far corner of the net to put Hearts in front.
United should have levelled matters on 39 minutes, when Jordan Moore cleverly made space in the box to leave himself with a clear view of goal, Just when it looked as if he was certain to score, Jack Hamilton made a superb diving stop to his right.
Half time came with Dundee United probably feeling a little aggrieved that they were not at least on level terms as they certainly had created the better openings.
Hearts doubled their lead on 65 minutes, but it was rather fortuitous to say the least. An innocuous cross from the right looked to be a simple task for the United defence, but miscommunication between the goalkeeper and defender allowed the ball to rebound off Billy King and trickle over the line for the striker's 7th goal of the season.
The Wee Jambos go into the winter break seven points clear of Hibs at the top of the table with the same number of games played. Celtic do have four games in hand over the leaders, but are fully 13 points behind.
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