Player ratings: Hearts v Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Apr 28 2008

HEARTS

Steve Banks: Powderpuff Caley Thistle attack caused him few problems. 6

Jason Thomson: Much more confident going forward this week. 6

Christophe Berra: Strong and assured in the centre of Hearts rearguard. 6

Christos Karipidis: Settling to become Gorgie defensive stalwart. 6

Jose Goncalves: Used every chance to break forward down the left. 6

Ruben Palazuelos: Rarely, if ever, failed to pick out the right pass in midfield. 8

Eggert Jonsson: Pressed well in middle of the park to keep Jambos on front foot. 7

Saulius Mikoliunas: Livewire on left, some excellent penetration. 7

Deividas Cesnauskas: Arare top-team start but failed to impress wide right. 4

Gary Glen: Continued to impress with perky performance in attack. 7

Calum Elliott: Did lot of unselfish legwork.6

Subs:
Lee Wallace - added a real drive and penetration on the left, 5.
Marius Zaliukas - the boo boys felt silly when he assisted for winner, 5.
Scott Robinson - the best 30 seconds of his life, 2.

INVERNESS

Michael Fraser: Big keeper exudes confidence and calm reassurance. 7

Ross Tokely: Wasn't always comfortable with Mikoliunas nipping around his toes. 6

David Proctor: Lack of physical presence in defence a set-piece concern. 6

Richard Hastings: Found movement of Glen and Elliot troublesome. 6

Roy McBain: Distribution awry as struggled to break free from left-back slot. 6

Barry Wilson: Honest endeavour on right.5

Russell Duncan: Found movement of Palazuelos and Jonsson a concern. 5

Don Cowie: Couple of forward thrusts but too often kept on back foot. 6

Dougie Imrie: Didn't see enough of the ball on left to dictate in forward areas. 5

Marius Niculae: Forced to do too much of his work with back to Hearts goal. 5

Dennis Wyness: Worked his channels well but not always picked out by pals. 5

Subs:
Rory McAllister - added physical edge to Caley Thistle attack, 3.
Markus Paatelainen - on in vain hope of bolstering midfield, 3.
Graham Bayne - unable to make an impact in forward areas, 3.

Taken from the Daily Record