Player ratings: Hearts v St Mirren

Feb 23 2009

HEARTS

Janos Balogh: Held a couple of dangerous crosses in the first half. 6

Jason Thomson: Had to be on guard against the dangerous Brady. 6

Robbie Neilson: Happy to get physical with Mehmet but gave away a host of fouls. 6

Eggert Jonsson: Terrific. Hit a post, great block to deny McGinn and scored. 8

Lee Wallace: Battled hard. 6

Andrew Driver: Looked full of purpose. 6

Michael Stewart: Drove forward after the break as side chased a win. 6

Bruno Aguiar: Clipped bar with free-kick.6

David Obua: Had a header saved and put over cross for goal but could do more. 6

Gary Glen: Stayed inside after the break following a head knock. 4

Christian Nade: Had a shot saved and stabbed wide after Jonsson hit post. 5

Subs:
Laryea Kingston - lasted four minutes before his hamstring went, 1.
Ruben Palazuelos - on for Kingston, 3.
Saulius Mikoliunas - wasted a golden chance and conceded free-kick that led to equaliser, 1.

ST MIRREN

Chris Smith: Decent save to deny Nade and held Obua header. 6

Jack Ross: One superb ball created chance for Hamilton. 7

Scott Cuthbert: Climb and knockdown handed Dorman the chance to grab draw. 8

John Potter: Did well but couldn't clear Obua's cross at goal. 6

Mo Camara: Two cool back headers under pressure summed up his display. 7

Stephen McGinn: Nothing flashy but a real team player. Had a shot deflected clear. 6

Hugh Murray: Escaped a red for decking Thomson minutes after being booked for body heck on Wallace. 5

Andy Dorman: nother priceless goal. 6

Garry Brady: Unsung hero always able to pick right option in possession. 8

Billy Mehmet: Brilliant battle with Neilson and vital touch for goal. 7

Jim Hamilton: Headed a good chance wide and slashed a decent one over. 6

Subs:
Steven Thomson - full of life, 4.
Craig Dargo - headed his one opportunity over, 3.
Dennis Wyness - got final seconds, 1.

Taken from the Daily Record