Player ratings: Hearts v Motherwell

Aug 11 2008

HEARTS

Steve Banks: Not much he could do about either goal and handling was sound. 6

Jason Thomson: Youngster displayed plenty of composure at right-back. 7

Marius Zaliukas: Did well in dealing with Porter's physical threat. 7

Christophe Berra: One or two shaky moments but had a decent match. 6

Lee Wallace: Found Clarkson a handful. 6

Laryea Kingston: Subbed after reneging on his defensive duties. 5

Christos Karipidis: Anchored the midfield and kept his position well. 6

Michael Stewart: Fantastic. Touch and finish for the opening goal were sublime. 9

Andrew Driver: Drove at Quinn whenever possible in a good first hour. 7

Audrius Ksanavicius: Little playmaker caused mayhem in the first half. 7

Jamie Mole: Lone striker did a great job. Would have scored twice had Driver spotted him. 8

Subs:
Deividas Cesnauskis: Pounded the left flank, 3.
Juho Makela: Cost side second equaliser, 1.
Saulius Mikoliunas: stunning impact with his vicious 16-yard winner, 4.

MOTHERWELL

Graeme Smith: Denied Driver with a great scrambling save. 7

Paul Quinn: Rocked on to his heels by Driver in the opening exchanges. 6

Stephen Craigan: A hairy opening with a horror early slip then gifted Hearts their second with poor back-header. 5

Mark Reynolds: Also a guilty party in loss of Hearts' second. 5

Steven Hammell: Did a decent job of keeping Kingston in check. 6

Stephen Hughes: Terrific work to create Clarkson's first. 7

Bob Malcolm: Lasted just nine minutes of the second half. 5

Keith Lasley: Terrific battle with Stewart.7

David Clarkson: Great movement for his first goal and 20-yard strike for second. 8

Chris Porter: Didn't connect properly with his one decent chance. 5

Steven McGarry: Involved in some clever first-half passing movements. 6

Subs:
Marc Fitzpatrick: worked hard, 4.
Darren Smith: got last 15 minutes, 3.
Jim O'Brien: launching tackle brought about side's second goal, 3.

Taken from the Daily Record