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Hearts player ratings v Heidenheim: Acrobat with top marks, sinners at both ends and a muted 5/10

Mark Atkinson
By Mark Atkinson

Head of Sport

Published 7th Nov 2024, 21:57 GMT
Updated 7th Nov 2024, 23:05 GMT

Marks out of ten for the Hearts players against Heidenheim at Tynecastle

Hearts’ 100 per cent record in the Europa Conference League came to a grinding halt at Tynecastle on Thursday night as German side Heidenheim left Edinburgh with a 2-0 victory.

Neil Critchley’s Hearts team were superior in the first half in front of a packed stadium in Gorgie, but were left to rule missed chances from Lawrence Shankland, Frankie Kent and Alan Forrest as they failed to take advantage of their authority.

The Bundesliga side stepped up their level after the break and took the lead when winger Sirlord Conteh got on the end of a Mathias Honsak cross on 57 minutes.

As Hearts pressed for a leveller, Heidenheim clinched the match when Jan Schoppner rose above Frankie Kent to powerfully head home on 89 minutes.

The result leaves Hearts on six points in the Conference League ahead of their two remaining away trips to Copenhagen and Cercle Brugge before welcoming Petrocub to Tynecastle.

We give each starter a mark out of ten for their performance at Tynecastle.

Had the measure of Sirlord Conteh in the first half and was also able to power forward. The tables were turned in the second period, however, with the German winger evaded his clutches to head home the opening goal. 7

5. James Penrice

Had the measure of Sirlord Conteh in the first half and was also able to power forward. The tables were turned in the second period, however, with the German winger evaded his clutches to head home the opening goal. 7 | SNS Group

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The Hearts No 6 was the best player on the pitch in the opening 45 minutes, dominating proceedings with powerful tackling and crisp passing. He also saved a certain goal with an acrobatic clearance off the line. Like the team as a whole, his level dropped a notch after break. Replaced by Jorge Grant as Hearts chased a winner. 8

6. Malachi Boateng

The Hearts No 6 was the best player on the pitch in the opening 45 minutes, dominating proceedings with powerful tackling and crisp passing. He also saved a certain goal with an acrobatic clearance off the line. Like the team as a whole, his level dropped a notch after break. Replaced by Jorge Grant as Hearts chased a winner. 8 | SNS Group

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The Congolese was very tidy in possession and was one of the dominant midfielders early on. Did not maintain the same level after the break and Cammy Devlin came on for him on 64 minutes to add more energy. 7

7. Beni Baningime

The Congolese was very tidy in possession and was one of the dominant midfielders early on. Did not maintain the same level after the break and Cammy Devlin came on for him on 64 minutes to add more energy. 7 | SNS Group

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A lively presence to begin with, he saw a lot of the ball and flashed a good effort just over the bar. Limited impact the longer the game went on, though. 6

8. Alan Forrest

A lively presence to begin with, he saw a lot of the ball and flashed a good effort just over the bar. Limited impact the longer the game went on, though. 6 | SNS Group

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