Motherwell boss Graham Alexander managed to take positives despite his frustration over their defeat at Hearts, with Ross Tierney’s performance an example.
Tierney and Liam Shaw both made their first appearances for the club and were involved as the visitors pressed early on.
On-loan Celtic midfielder Shaw lost possession in the build-up to both Hearts goals, although Sean Goss was more culpable for Andy Halliday’s opener after dwelling on the ball inside his box moments after replacing the injured Barry Maguire.
