Match Report
Hearts U21 won 3-2 against Queen of the South in the Challenge Cup, League Stage. Queen of the South had scored 16 goals this season (2.0 per game), Hearts U21 had 9 (1.3 per game). Queen of the South's goals came from Mikey Hewitt (34'), Freddie O'Donoghue (24'); Hearts U21 scored through Tommy North (73'), Bobby McLuckie (75'), Matty Douglas (81' og). Match stats: possession 49%-51%, shots 15-18, on target 6-5, corners 7-4. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
Hearts U21 take on Queen of the South in the Challenge Cup at Palmerston Park.
Hearts U21 came out on top: the game ended 2-3.
Palmerston Park staged the fixture, a ground that holds 8,690. Queen of the South led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Queen of the South: Mikey Hewitt (34'), Freddie O'Donoghue (24') · Hearts U21: Tommy North (73'), Bobby McLuckie (75'), Matty Douglas (81')
Key stats
Possession: Queen of the South 49% · Hearts U21 51% · Total shots: 15-18 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 7-4