GORDON 6 Back to his old stomping ground after seven-year absence in stonking form.

Wasn't required to prove it on this occasion, however.

MATTHEWS 6 Happy to be reunited with Forrest on right. Saw good effort whistle just wide in first half. Booked for late tackle.

AMBROSE 6 Retained central defensive position in absence of injured Jason Denayer. Overpowered former Celt Keatings, Hearts' lone striker.

VAN DIJK 8 Did not allow accusations from Michael NGoo he deliberately injured him in recent game against Killie to affect him. Showed great awareness and technique for opening goal, then missed from two yards out, but kept calm to head home his second.

IZAGUIRRE 7 Up and down the left like a Duracell bunny. Was targeted by Hearts for high diagonal crosses, but won more than his share.

BROWN 7 Cup tie in white-hot atmosphere of Tynecastle was guaranteed to get the captain fired up. Survived eighth-minute foul by Gomis which got Hearts skipper sent off, and revelled in leading by example.

BITTON 6 Effective in first start since September 21 in place of Charlie Mulgrew, who had not recovered from painful rib injury. Willing to shoot on sight.

FORREST 6 Surprise omission from starting XI in midweek, but eager to get involved from get go in this one. Busy, but no room in which to use his pace.

JOHANSEN 7 Looked to carry Europa League scoring form into the cup, but had to settle for pushing Hearts defence deeper and deeper with his non-stop harrying. Booked for argy bargy after penalty awarded.

STOKES 6 His 'assist' at opener had large element of fortune about it, but no doubt about intention with his screamer for third goal.

GUIDETTI 7 Frustrated at having to sit out Europa League ties, and was right up for this game. Chances few and far between, but won a penalty and scored it to make it 11 goals in 12 outings.

TONEV 4 On for Forrest for final half hour, but no real impact.

GRIFFITHS 4 Replaced Stokes with 23 minutes remaining, and the former Hibs star got a warm welcome from home fans.

COMMONS 4 Got last quarter as sub for Johansen, but game over by then.

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