How the Hearts players rated in frustrating 0-0 draw with Ross County
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GK – Craig Gordon – 7
Made a good early save from ex-Jambo Connor Randall and had to perform a reaction stop with his feet in the second period.
DR – Nathaniel Atkinson – 6
Had a fairly bright first half without doing much to impact the scoreline. Fell out of things considerably after the break.
DC – Toby Sibbick – 7
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Hide AdAn assured performance from the centre-back who didn’t put a foot wrong.
DC – Taylor Moore – 6
Not quite as comfortable as his centre-back partner, particularly in possession.
DL – Alex Cochrane – 6
Performed his defensive duties well against Charles-Cook, the division’s top goalscorer, but didn’t do enough going forward.
DM – Peter Haring – 7
Broke up play well and his forward passing was key to getting Hearts on the front foot after a sloppy opening 20 minutes.
MR – Josh Ginnelly – 6
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Hide AdOverhit his crosses in the first half. Was brighter in the second period when he was moved into the front two and continued it when shifted back out right.
MC – Ben Woodburn – 7
Looks much more comfortable in the centre of the park than as one of the supporting wide men in a 3-4-3. Good use of the ball and, at one point, did an excellent defensive job on Charles-Cook when the County man was threatening to break into the box.
ML – Gary Mackay-Steven – 5
Was posted missing at the back post on at least two occasions when Ginnelly swung in a deep cross. Was barely involved in the game.
AM – Barrie McKay – 7
Again Hearts’ most creative outlet. His terrific turn away from a County defender and perfectly-weighted pass for Liam Boyce should’ve had Hearts ahead.
FC – Liam Boyce – 5
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Hide AdDidn’t get involved in the game much for the first 70 minutes and then missed two terrific chances to win the match for his side.
Sub – Ellis Simms – 6
Didn’t manage to find an opportunity to break the deadlock.
Sub – Andy Halliday – 7
Was bright after coming off the bench and played in a great pass for Boyce who fluffed his lines for a second occasion.
Player ratings scale
10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
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