Dundee were deserving winners over the piece, their 3-1 win closing the gap to five points Robbie Neilson’s side at the top of the table.
Goals from ex-Jambo Jordan McGhee and Danny Mullen gave the home side a 2-0 first-half lead. Andy Irving pulled a goal back for the visitors but a Jonathan Afolabi penalty secure all three points for James McPake’s men.
How did the 13 Hearts players fare in the match?
Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
How did the 13 Hearts players fare in the match?
. DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 02: Hearts' Andy Irving (L) celebrates with Jamie Brandon after pulling a goal back to make it 2-1 during a Scottish Championship match between Dundee and Hearts at Dens Park, on January 02, 2021, in Dundee, Scotland (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
How did the Hearts players rate from the game with Dundee. Picture: SNS Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
. Craig Gordon - 7
Left exposed for the two goals but produced a brilliant save to deny Danny Mullen when the scores were level. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
. Jamie Brandon - 5
Both goals came down the right-hand side. Did brilliantly to recover when Danny Mullen was played through on goal. Tried to motor forward at times but didn’t provide much of an attacking threat in the final third. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
. Craig Halkett - 5
Didn't look assured in what was a very messy defensive performance as a whole. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
5. Stephen Kingsley - 5
An uncharacteristic performance from the left-back. Was caught out for the opener, missed a great chance and didn’t have the influence he usually does. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
6. Peter Haring - 4
Completely off the pace. Passing was erratic as it was against Arbroath. Couldn’t get to grips with the intensity of the game and was embarrassed by Charlie Adam with a nutmeg in the build up to the second goal. Photo: Euan Cherry - SNS Group
7. Olly Lee - 4
Largely anonymous. Looked lost played wide right in the first 45 after strong performances of late. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
8. Andy Halliday - 5
Barely involved in the first half. Was a wee bit better with the change in formation but like many were below their best. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group