Postpublished at 14:20 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Quote MessageStruna has been the pick of the Hearts new boys for me. He looks a real athlete.
Allan Preston, Former Hearts midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Summary
FT: Albion Rovers 0-3 Celtic
Scott Sinclair scores stunning opener
Moussa Dembele adds second, Armstrong with the third
FT: Raith Rovers 1-1 Hearts
Jamie Walker gives Hearts the lead
Declan McManus heads late equaliser
Postpublished at 14:20 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
Postpublished at 54 mins
Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Another Rovers corner and Bobby Barr's delivery drops into the six yard box as goalie Jack Hamilton stays rooted to his line. However, Mark Stewart can't muscle his way past Andraz Struna to get a meaningful touch.
Postpublished at 50 mins
Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Better from Rovers as the ball breaks to Jordan Thompson in the box but the on-loan Rangers midfielder crashes his shot into Lennard Sowah. Following a corner, Chris Johnston has a crack from 20 yards but it can't get through a cluster of defenders.
Postpublished at 48 mins
Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Malaury Martin fizzes in a fierce, angled drive and is perplexed when Hearts are not awarded a corner since keeper Kevin Cuthbert got fingertips to the rising effort.
KICK-OFFpublished at 46 mins
Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
We're off again, with Ross Callachan firing wide for Raith. We'll need to see more of the home side as an attacking force as they look for a way back.
Postpublished at 14:09 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
HT: Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Quote MessageYou can see what Ian Cathro is trying to do with his team. They have had a lot of good possession, but apart from the goal they have not threatened the Raith goal
Michael Stewart, Former Hearts midfielder on BBC One Scotland
Tierney returns for Celticpublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
Albion Rovers v Celtic (15:00)
Big news for Celtic, with left-back Kiernan Tierney returning from injury. He's been missing since late October after damaging ankle ligaments.
There is also a rare start for central defender Dedryk Boyata.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 14:03 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
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HT: Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Quote MessageHearts have total control of the game. I thought that Raith would have made more of a game of it than they have
Michael O'Neill, Northern Ireland manager on BBC One Scotland
Skacel to the rescue for Raith?published at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
HT: Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Chris McLaughlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Stark's ParkThe 70/30 stats at the end of the first half pretty much tell the story. The home side were frustrating Hearts fairly effectively but Jamie Walker's class and composure in front of goal means the home side need to try something different in the second period. The problem is, they just can't seem to find the net these days. I expect to see Hearts hero Rudi Skacel at some point before this game is over.
No mystery why Rovers are behindpublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
HT: Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Crime writer Val McDermid is such a keen Raith fan she sponsors the team shirts.
Did Agatha Christie ever back her local team, Torquay United?
Image source, SNSImage caption, Val McDermid looks on from her seat at Stark's Park
HALF-TIME Raith Rovers 0-1 Heartspublished at 13:53 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
The Premiership side lead thanks to a nice finish from Jamie Walker. Raith had been stubborn in defence before the breakthrough but don't look like they have much to offer at the other end of the park.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Hearts' Jamie Walker (left) celebrates with John Souttar after the opening goal
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Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Rovers are creaking at the back now and Malaury Martin is enjoying himself on his Hearts debut, nearly setting up a chance with a cheeky back-heel.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Malaury Martin is making his Hearts debut this afternoon
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Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Hearts are looking for a second here as Malaury Martin almost finds Jamie Walker with a great raking pass. It needs a stretching interception on the edge of the penalty area from Kevin McHattie to avert the danger.
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End of twitter post 3How do Raith react?published at 13:46 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
Raith Rovers 0-1 Hearts
Chris McLaughlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Stark's ParkGreat composure shown by Jamie Walker with the finish but Rovers boss Gary Locke is furious at the midfield mistake that led to the goal. He must now rip the covers off plan B.
GOAL Raith Rovers 0-1 Heartspublished at 37 mins
Jamie Walker
Raith Rovers are guilty of squandering possession and are punished as Don Cowie slides a perfectly weighted pass for Jamie Walker to run on to and the forward keeps a cool head in front of goal, slipping a shot past Kevin Cuthbert.
Jordan Thompson, who I was praising earlier, was the man who gifted the ball to Cowie with a stray pass.
Image source, SNSPostpublished at 34 mins
Raith Rovers 0-0 Hearts
There are around 4,000 travelling fans in Fife and a decent showing from the locals but it's all pretty quiet. Nothing much to shout / or sing about.
Rovers make it stuffypublished at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2017
Raith Rovers 0-0 Hearts
Chris McLaughlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Stark's ParkGary Locke has clearly set up his team inviting Hearts to break them down - so far it's working and the visitors are struggling to create meaningful chances. New boy Martin has impressed for Ian Cathro's side but his team-mates can't get on to his tantalising crosses.
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Raith Rovers 0-0 Hearts
Not for the first time today, Malaury Martin delivers a weak corner and it's headed clear by Bobby Barr. The hosts aim to set off on another counter but Hearts captain Perry Kitchen halts the momentum with a clumsy foul. Or was it one of those 'good fouls' I've heard about?