League · SPL
Hearts1–2Dundee Utd
Stephen Simmons 70′
Jim McIntyre 50′
Steven Thompson 90′
Lineups
Hearts
Dundee Utd
Hearts · Starting XI
- Antti Niemi
- Robbie Neilson
- Steven Pressley
- Andy Webster
- Stéphane Mahé
- Steven Boyack
- Thomas Flögel
- Scott Severin
- Steve Fulton
- Kevin McKenna
- Andy Kirk
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Hearts · Substitutes
- Roddy McKenzie
- Robert Sloan
- St
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Hearts · Substitutions
- Juanjo for Robbie Neilson46′
- Stephen Simmons for Steve Fulton47′
- Stéphane Adam for Andy Kirk55′
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Ronnie O'Brien for Charlie Miller75′
- Jim Paterson for Derek Lilley79′
- Steven Thompson for Jim Hamilton82′
Hearts · Manager
- Craig Levein
Dundee Utd · Manager
Hearts · Cautions
- Stephen Simmons65′
Dundee Utd · Cautions
Match report
A last minute header by Steven Thompson pulled three points out of the fire and ended the run of four straight league defeats. Charlie Miller picked out Jim McIntyre who scored with an angled drive to give United a deserved lead early in the second half after a dull opening period. When Simmons headed Hearts level with twenty minutes left, the United defence came under increasing pressure, mainly of an aerial nature, as the home side went all out for a winner. However when it did come it was at the other end,Steven Thompson rising to plant a header from…Read moreRead less
A last minute header by Steven Thompson pulled three points out of the fire and ended the run of four straight league defeats. Charlie Miller picked out Jim McIntyre who scored with an angled drive to give United a deserved lead early in the second half after a dull opening period. When Simmons headed Hearts level with twenty minutes left, the United defence came under increasing pressure, mainly of an aerial nature, as the home side went all out for a winner. However when it did come it was at the other end,Steven Thompson rising to plant a header from Jamie McCunnie's cross just inside the bottom corner.