Tynecastle was battered by the elements as the teams played out a rather uneventful first half before the game exploded into life after the break. Ayr hit two quick-fire goals to make it 2-1 which only provoked Hearts into a stirring display. How did the players involved fare?
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.
Scroll down and click through to see how all 14 Hearts players rated in the win over Ayr United.
1. Craig Gordon - 6
Presented Ayr with a half chance before half-time with a poor kick out. Was largely untested before quick-fire goals from Ayr left him with no chance. The third goal saw him left exposed. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
2. Michael Smith - 7
Was kept on his toes by Cammy Smith’s direct running, a challenge he more than handled. Nearly scored with a brilliant long-range effort. Photo: Hearts vs Alloa Stock - SNS Group
3. Craig Halkett - 6
Ayr’s equalising goal took a nick off of him. Produced a brilliant block in the first half when it looked like the visitors may score. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
4. Christophe Berra - 7
There was a shaky period when the defence was all over the shop for a period in the second half but made up for it with some fantastic wing play to set up the equalising goal when he appeared to turn into Garrincha. Photo: Euan Cherry - SNS Group