Robbie Neilson’s men trailed 3-0 after 52 minutes in what was a disastrous performance up until then. The team had conceded two penalties, one of which was missed with Craig Gordon making a brilliant save.
The team rallied with Josh Ginnelly coming off the bench to provide a spark, setting up Liam Boyce to make it 3-1. Thereafter it was Hearts v Jamie MacDonald with the ex-Tynecastle goalkeeper making a number of fine stops, while other chances were also passed up. Boyce added a second but even with loads of stoppage time an equaliser couldn’t be found.
But it was hard to get past those first 52 minutes. So, how did the players involved rate out of ten?
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.
. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 23: Hearts Andy Irving appeals a penalty decision to John Beaton and Craig Halkett looks dejected during a Scottish Championship match between Hearts and Raith Rovers at Tynecastle, on January 23, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
How the Hearts players rated in the defeat to Raith Rovers. Picture: SNS Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
. Craig Gordon - 6
A brilliant penalty save to deny Hendry. The third goal squeezed through him for Tumilty to score. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
. Michael Smith - 4
One of his poorest games in a Hearts shirt. Often on the back foot due to the threat of Kai Kennedy culminating in the concession of a penalty. Did create an opportunity for Mackay-Steven. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
. Craig Halkett - 3
The centre-back, and Hearts, afternoon was summed up by Kennedy leading him a merry dance in the build-up for the third goal. A ragged defensive display. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
. Christophe Berra - 4
Misunderstanding with Kingsley led to the corner where the opening goal was scored from. Replaced before half-time due to injury. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
1. Craig Gordon - 6
A brilliant penalty save to deny Hendry. The third goal squeezed through him for Tumilty to score. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
2. Michael Smith - 4
One of his poorest games in a Hearts shirt. Often on the back foot due to the threat of Kai Kennedy culminating in the concession of a penalty. Did create an opportunity for Mackay-Steven. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
3. Craig Halkett - 3
The centre-back, and Hearts, afternoon was summed up by Kennedy leading him a merry dance in the build-up for the third goal. A ragged defensive display. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
4. Christophe Berra - 4
Misunderstanding with Kingsley led to the corner where the opening goal was scored from. Replaced before half-time due to injury. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group