Hearts 1-0 Inverness CT: Jamie Walker's penalty wins season-opener - highlights and action

Hearts were back in competitive action tonight after more than 200 days since that fateful 1-0 defeat St Mirren in March – and it was a winning return.

Hearts face Inverness CT in their first competitive game in more than 200 days. Picture: SNS

In a new era at Tynecastle Park as Robbie Neilson begins his second stint as manager, the Jam Tarts earned a 1-0 win against John Robertson’s Inverness CT side in the first Group A fixture of the Betfred Cup.

Jamie Walker got the only goal of a tight game, converting a second-half penalty.

Recap how the game progressed below with all the action and highlights from the season-opener.