Hearts lost out 1-0 against Kilmarnock in their Premier Sports Cup round of 16 tie as they suffered an exit from the competition.
The Tynecastle side are currently in the midst of a punishing schedule of fixtures that sees them play every few days due to competing in Europa Conference League group stage football. An easy ride here was not going to be forthcoming for manager Robbie Neilson as Innes Cameron struck early in the first half to give Kilmarnock the lead.
Despite controlling much of proceedings in the first half, the home side were unable to find a way past a stubborn defence set up by Derek McInnes and tumble out of this competition after one match, having not featured in the group stages due to European involvement. Here are three things we learned from the match as Hearts are made to wait another year for a crack at League Cup glory.
