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St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari tells BBC Scotland: "Of course, we're very disappointed. It was a very tight game.

"Hearts used their moments with better quality than what we did. We could not produce enough moments in the final third. Our crossing, final pass, was not good enough. We asked more questions second-half.

"The most disappointing thing is that we worked so hard to get back into the match, and a couple of minutes later we are 2-1 down.

"Tight margins for Drey's call, but I'm more disappointed that we didn't stay in the match, we can't let them score again."

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Simo Valakari doesn't seem too bothered by that offside call. Let's hear what the St Johnstone boss had to say.

Remember, Drey Wright had an excellent header disallowed for offside.

There was a long check and TV replays suggest it was super-tight.

Not sure we got a look at the felt-tip lines drawn on the screen either.

Will St Johnstone have a grumble about that?

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Steven Naismith
Former Hearts player & manager on BBC Sportsound

It's a good save. I wouldn't put it right up there because I've seen him every day in training. He's just got the knack around the goal. He knows where to be.

Behind the scenes, he's had to change his routine, his day-to-day. Your priorities aren't about being perfect in training, but perfect on a matchday.

As any player gets old, those conversations are had. Your body isn't as robust.

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Hearts head coach Neil Critchley tells BBC Scotland: "It was a hard-fought victory. I think it was an open and entertaining game with lots of chances.

"I'm delighted for Elton Kabangu to get two goals after his disappointment last week. He's such a great personality to have at the training ground every day. I thought he was fantastic again.

"Lawrence Shankland plays such an important role in the team, he continues to be important for us.

"Craig Gordon pulls off a match winning save at 1-1 for us. I thought it was a goal but we see it every day in training. We're not surprised he pulls off that save.

"Last week against Rangers I thought Beni Baningime was excellent too. There's more of an importance to do the ugly side and he puts a right shift in.

"We're in good form. This wasn't easy, we had to adapt, but we got the job done."

Elton Kabangu has been a real find for Hearts. The loan signing has seven goals in seven games now and fans will be desperate for the club to cut a permanent deal with Union Saint-Gilloise.

The 27-year-old is under contract at the Belgian club for next season.

Richard Foster
Former St Johnstone defender on BBC Sportsound

St Johnstone don't play like a team under pressure, they play with an air of positivity. They created opportunities and caused problems.

Hearts had more quality in the final third. Some of their intricate play was excellent and that's what told at the end.

They're playing well now, reaching the heights. We're looking at Baningime, Shankland, Kabangu. They're adding layers onto the early performances.

Craig Levein
Former Hearts & St Johnstone manager on BBC Sportsound

If you'd asked me after 15 minutes what I thought the game would be like, I'd have said 'scrappy and not many goalmouth opportunities and we're in for a drab afternoon'.

It was anything but. The last hour and a bit were fantastic.

St Johnstone may be six points adrift at the bottom of the league but they played really well and they look a threat. They don't look like they've given up.

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That's two defeats on the spin for St Johnstone. They host Ross County on Wednesday and that looks like a real 'must win' as the games run out.

It's been a good year so far for Hearts, with just one defeat from nine outings in 2025.

Craig Levein
Former Hearts manager on BBC Sportsound

He's was brilliant today, he brought the energy Hearts needed.

He's an inspiration to the guys round about him, without even saying anything. It's his actions that drive people on.

You see him going in for tackles and not once, but again and again.

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Hearts move up to seventh spot in the Scottish Premiership thanks to a double from Elton Kabangu.

St Johnstone remain six points adrift at the bottom.

Craig Gordon made a stunning save to deny Curtis Smith just after Adama Sidibeh had equalised and, with Saints still reeling in disbelief, Kabangu banged in his second goal.

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Elton Kabangu takes a dive in the home penalty box and can't have any complaints about the booking.

St Johnstone are throwing bodies forward but it's haphazard and Hearts are holding firm.

Richard Foster
Former St Johnstone defender on BBC Sportsound

If Taylor makes contact, that's a red card. It's a horrible tackle, he lunges in with both feet.

I don't think it's a red because he doesn't make contact, but you can't tackle like that anymore. He's lucky. Strange to throw a tackle like that in.

Everyone is up for St Johnstone but Hearts keeper Craig Gordon comes from his line to gather a cross and he's in no hurry to release the ball.

Gerald Taylor goes flying in from a long way out with both feet up. Taylor Steven does well to hurdle the ugly challenge and the Hearts sub gets away with a booking.

Four minutes added on...

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is withdrawn for the last few minutes, with Alan Forrest on in his place.