Patient Barrie McKay finally broke his Hearts duck - but Robbie Neilson was left cursing his luck as Beni Baningime hobbled off to add to the Jambos’ injury woes.
McKay struck a sensational second half volley for his first goal at the 30th time of asking after Baningime’s early opener to move the Jambos to within eight points of clinching third spot.
But just a week after notching his own first goal for Hearts, Baningime then hobbled off with a knee injury after half an hour with the derby double header just around the corner.