MAN BY MAN

HEARTS

Craig Gordon 6

Has rarely been as under-employed in these fixtures as he dealt with more bal ls to feet than hands.

Ibrahim Tall 3

Full-back was settling into a fine game before twisting his knee early on.

Steven Pressley 7

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Skipper is used to being in the thick of the action but this was a Sunday afternoon stroll before Petrov struck.

Christophe Berra 7

Has settled so comfortably into side fans are already asking: "Andy Who?"

Lee Wallace 7

Youngster stepped in for Takis Fyssas and didn't put a foot wrong at left-back.

Julien Brellier 5

Rare off day. G ifted more possession in match than whole of last season.

Bruno Aguiar 8

Bossed midfield, a set-piece threat who worked hard to thwart Jiri Jarosik.

Saulius Mikoliunas 6

Took up excellent positions but still struggling to find end product.

Roman Bednar 8

Might have rued earlier misses but terrific run and finish gave him the goal he deserved before netting winner.

Michal Pospisil 6

Excellent assist at opener and unselfish team worker.

Neil McCann 6

Was becoming increasingly influential player before being substituted. Subs: Robbie Neilson - On for Tall and barely put a foot wrong, 6. Juho Makela - Kept Hoops defence on toes, 3. Deividas Cesnauskis - Caught short at goal but busy performer wide left, 4.

CELTIC

Artur Boruc 6

Polish keeper was rarely tested before Bednar's opening goal.

Paul Telfer 6

Played in a puddle in the first half after pitch was over watered but defended diligently against Neil McCann.

Gary Caldwell 6

Couple of stray passes apart held the defensive line well over Jambo jeers.

Stephen McManus 7

Skipper's leadership must have impressed watching Scotland boss.

Mark Wilson 6

Held in check by menace of Saulius Mikoliunas but was never exposed.

Stilian Petrov 6

Played on fringes of the action until offensive burst got stunning equaliser.

Shunsuke Nakamura 5

As tough as old boots but his creative contribution was restricted to set pieces.

Jiri Jarosik

Contributed little, flitting in and out of game.

AidenMcGeady 55

Showed flashes of creativity but not as often as required.

Kenny Miller 5

Never stopped running but forced to forage for scraps.

Maciej Zurawski 4

Passenger Celtic could ill afford even though chances for strikers were rare. Subs: Neil Lennon - Looked to have breathed fresh life into side but howler gifted Hearts a winner, 3. Stephen Pearson - Lively but no Tynecastle heroics this time, 4.

Taken from the Daily Record