Player ratings: Kilmarnock v Hearts

Jan 19 2009

KILMARNOCK

Alan Combe: Didn't always look comfortable with cross balls in wind. 5

James Fowler: Shrewd operator a key performer. 6

Frazer Wright: Didn't do much wrong. 6

Simon Ford: Looked so assured until Jambos finally mustered a performance. 7

Garry Hay: Never exposed and bombed down touchline to good effect. 6

Manuel Pascali: Physical presence vital to side winning midfield battle. 6

Craig Bryson: Industrious, energetic and threaded some delightful passes. 7

Mehdi Taouil: Flashes of creative spark helped team attack with zip. 7

David Fernandez: Inventive and hard to pin down. 7

Allan Russell: Huffed, puffed and put himself about but few chances of note. 6

Danny Invincibile: Some decent movement but shocking first-half miss. 6

Subs:
Donovan Simmonds - only got loose change from Berra and Jonsson, 3.
Willie Gibson - worked hard to provide cutting edge from left, 3.

HEARTS

Jamie MacDonald: Stand-in was safe and assured and kicked very well. 8

Robbie Neilson: Didn't have it easy against Killie wide men but tucked in well. 6

Christophe Berra: Super assist on second goal. 7

Eggert Jonsson: Couple of ropey moments but found his composure fast. 6

Jason Thomson: Invincibile caused him problems but never looked to hide. 6

Christos Karipidis: Has huge worth to the team. 7

Michael Stewart: Much better second half capped with assist on opener. 6

Bruno Aguiar:Well off pace on return from injury before vital moment of skill. 6

David Obua: Little came off for him. 6

Christian Nade:Well policed. 6

Andrew Driver: Little change from full-backs on either wing. 6

Subs:
Deividas Cesnauskis - helped stretch home defence, 3.
Gary Glen - industrious cameo kept Killie on their toes, 3.

Taken from the Daily Record