In a keenly contested SWPL 1 encounter, Heart of Midlothian FC's women edged out Celtic LFC with a narrow 1-0 victory. The crucial moment came early in the first half when Hearts capitalized on a defensive lapse to score at 34 minutes. This well-taken goal was the sole separator in a match where both teams struggled to convert their opportunities into tangible results.

Looking at the broader statistics, while Celtic controlled the midfield with more corner kicks, totaling seven to Hearts' three, they failed to break down a resolute Hearts defense. This ineffectiveness in converting set-pieces into goals was a defining aspect of Celtic’s performance. Hearts’ defensive discipline was evident as they only conceded one offside and were vigilant in tracking Celtic’s attacking forays.

Discipline was equally maintained on both sides with each team receiving a single yellow card, but this did not significantly tilt the balance of play. Celtic's yellow card early in the second half disrupted their rhythm slightly but wasn't capitalized on by Hearts. Ultimately, Hearts’ ability to maintain their composure and defensive solidity against a statistically stronger Celtic side in terms of attacking opportunities was pivotal to their victory.

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