Hearts secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Dundee United at Tynecastle, marking manager Wouter Vrancken’s first win since replacing Derek McInnes. The triumph coincided with the announcement that Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis is finalizing a £1.7 million transfer to Turkey.
Vrancken Secures First Win After Four Consecutive Defeats
Manager Wouter Vrancken breathed a sigh of relief after watching his Hearts side break a four-match losing streak, which included three defeats in European competition. Summer signings Tom Renaud, Calvin Miller—who converted a penalty—and Josh McPake all found the back of the net, alongside last season’s talisman Claudio Braga, who scored his first goal of the campaign.
“I think we played some good football,” Vrancken said, according to post-match comments. “We showed some team spirit, team mentality. I’m just really happy for the players because they worked hard already and they needed some good results to create this extra kind of confidence.”
Did you know? Calvin Miller had to fill in at left-back during the fixture due to a defensive injury crisis within the Hearts squad.
Kyziridis Set for £1.7 Million Move to Turkey
One of the standout performers from the previous season, Kyziridis is set to complete a £1.7 million move to a Turkish club.
“We accepted a bid for Alex,” Vrancken stated. “I think it’s a good deal for him, for sure, but also for the club, when he comes in for nothing and goes with a good bid. But that showed today that they are ready to fill up this gap.”
Dundee United Left Regretting Missed Chances
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin admitted the scoreline was difficult to take, though he argued the final result did not fairly reflect the balance of play during the opening 45 minutes. Goodwin also revealed that he had attempted to sign French midfielder Tom Renaud during the summer transfer window.
“There’s no getting away from the fact that the scoreline is an embarrassing one, but at the same time I don’t think it’s a fair reflection on the overall performance,” Goodwin said. “I think there was very little between the two teams in the opening 45 minutes. It’s a wonder goal from Tom Renaud, that can happen during the season.”
Goodwin added that the decisive factor lay in the final third, noting that while both teams generated a similar amount of goal attempts, Hearts managed seven shots on target while Dundee United failed to test the Hearts goalkeeper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the goals in Hearts’ 4-0 win over Dundee United?
The goals were scored by Tom Renaud, Calvin Miller (via a penalty), Josh McPake, and Claudio Braga.
What is the transfer status of Alexandros Kyziridis?
According to manager Wouter Vrancken, Hearts accepted a £1.7 million bid for the Greek winger to move to a Turkish club.
What did Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin say about the match?
Jim Goodwin stated that the scoreline was embarrassing but not a fair reflection of the first-half performance, pointing to efficiency in the final third as the ultimate difference between the two sides.
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