Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin: "It was a scrappy game, which didn't surprise me really, it was difficult for both sets of players with the quick turnaround from Thursday evening. "We just weren't at the races today unfortunately.

Since the low point of an Edinburgh derby defeat on Boxing Day, Hearts have improved and the combination of Penrice and Spittal down the left has been the key. Those two - Penrice in particular - have been the shining lights in a gloomy season so far for the Edinburgh club,