Player ratings

STAR MAN Cammy Devlin 8

Frequently got forward into St Mirren's penalty area. Supplied the cross for Tagawa's goal. Caused all sorts of problems with his movement

Craig Gordon 6

Kept his place in goal and will be disappointed at conceding twice. Fine save at the end

Toby Sibbick 6

Steady enough on the right of Hearts' back three. Needed to be more alert at times when balls were in his box

Frankie Kent 7

Had several blocks, headers and interceptions. Marked St Mirren striker Mikael Mandron well

Kye Rowles 6

Always looked to pass out from defence. Like others, too static at St Mirren's second goal

Dexter Lembikisa 6

Always looking to attack but didn't deal too well with James Scott early on. Got stronger as the game progressed

Aidan Denholm 7

Got about the pitch and hustled opponents. Used the ball efficiently and drove forward in possession when space opened up

Scott Fraser 6

Played quite deep in midfield to help Denholm. Kept it simple

Alex Cochrane 7

Showed decent support to his forwards but had to be wary of St Mirren winger McMenamin down his flank

Kyosuke Tagawa 7

Took his chance by scoring his first Hearts league goal after struggling to make an impact this season

Alan Forrest 6

Ran the channels and moved well off the ball. Didn't get much chance to drift wide and do what he is good at

SUB Lawrence Shankland 6

Partnered Tagawa in attack for the final 30 minutes and scored the kind of impulsive equaliser only he would attempt. A fine way to reach 30 goals in a season for Hearts

SUB Macaulay Tait 5

Slotted into midfield and was neat and tidy SUB Liam Boyce 5

First appearance since December 2 due to a hamstring injury. Will be glad of the runout

SUB James Wilson 5

The teenager looked hungry and sharp. Will enjoy more first-team involvement