Player ratings: Motherwell v Hearts

Jan 8 2009 Compiled By Neil Cameron

MOTHERWELL

Graeme Smith 7
Had very little to do but was confident with every high ball.

Paul Quinn 8
Didn't give Andrew Driver a sniff.

Mark Reynolds 6
Coasted through this one.

Stephen Craigan 6
Put in some great tackles whenever Well were under pressure.

Stevie Hammell 6
Always a threat with his delivery at free kicks.

Jim O'Brien 6
Lovely backheel led to the goal. Made some decent runs but needed to use the head a bit more.

Keith Lasley 6
Every game is the same. Nice and steady.

Maro Klimpl 6
Slovakian looked solid in holding midfield role.

Stephen Hughes 6
Lovely turn and cross set up the goal.

Chris Porter 7
If he wants a move to Hearts then he went about it the right way.

David Clarkson 6
Nothing dropped for him but he had some nice touches.

Subs
Darren Smith - replaced hero Porter with minutes to go, 2.
Jamie Murphy - Sent on to run down the clock, 2.
Not used - Krysiak, Malcolm, Sutton, McGarry, Saunders.

HEARTS

Janos Balogh 5
Could perhaps have done better at Porter's goal.

Robbie Neilson 6
Industrious enough down the right.

Christophe Berra 6
With Rangers and several others watching, the captain had a quiet night.

Marius Zaliukas 5
Outjumped for the opener. Not a great night.

Lee Wallace 6
At least he attempted to attack down his wing.

Ruben Palazuelos 4
Had little effect on proceedings.

Eggert Johnson 6
Does a decent job and at least had a shot at goal.

Michael Stewart 6
Lacked his usual bite and fight in midfield.

Andrew Driver 5
His marker Quinn was always on top. Frustrating evening.

David Obua 3
Was cumbersome and never looked like scoring.

Christian Nade 3
Subbed after contributing zilch.

Subs
Calum Elliot - said he expected to be booed and he was right, 3.
Gary Glen - no chance to do anything, 3.
Devidas Cesnauskis - hardly got a touch, 2.
Not used - Kello, McGowan, Templeton, Rapnik.

Taken from the Daily Record