Oct 6 2008

HEARTS

Marian Kello: Clever long throws were a useful weapon. Great late save. 7

Jason Thomson: Had trouble with Hammill and Taouil running at him. 5

Christophe Berra Skipper gave all but too many balls allowed through middle. 6

Marius Zaliukas: Heavy early knock but soldiered on to have a decent match. 6

Lee Wallace: Squabbled with Miko when he came to his side. Kept Invincibile quiet. 6

Laryea Kingston: Great composure for goal but should have scored late header. 7

Christos Karipidis: Game rather fizzed around him. Needs to give team more. 5

Michael Stewart: Probably on ball more than any other in first half then faded little. 6

Saulius Mikoliunas: Actually showed a bit of commitment for once. 6

Jamie Mole:Gave away possession which led to Killie free-kick. Didn't last hour. 4

Mike Tullberg: Home debut saw him fluff early chance. Nothing else came his way. 5

Subs:
Audrius Ksanavicius - Hit free-kick wide, 3.
Christian Nade - Held ball up well, 3.
Juho Makela - On for two minutes, 1.

KILMARNOCK

Alan Combe: Best keeper in country right now. Great save late on. 7

David Lilley: Back in team and did well considering his recent lack of games. 6

Frazer Wright: Continually barracked by section of Hearts fans but had last laugh. 7

Simon Ford:Won a lot of good balls in the second-half. 6

Jamie Hamill:Fine at left-back considering he's right-footed. Good going forward. 8

Danny Invincible: Great run when he beat three players but needs more of that. 6

Craig Bryson: Superb run to score winner. He was due it after a great display. 7

Manuel Pascali: Captain for day was fairly quiet but got in Hearts players' faces. 6

Mehdi Taouil: Superb free-kick showed off his talent. 7

Conor Sammon:Big Irishman gave his team everything. 7

David Fernandez: Once again best on park. Takes so many kicks for team. 8

Subs:
Donovan Simmonds - Helped out in the win, 4.
Gavin Skelton - Almost grabbed a late goal for himself, 3.

Taken from the Daily Record