Hearts grind out 2-1 win over St Johnstone after European epic

Just two days after 120 minutes in Vienna, Hearts dug deep to see off St Johnstone.

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What happened. Hearts beat St Johnstone 2-1 at home, with goals from James Wilson and an own goal by Enes Alic, despite a late Ruari Paton strike.

• Hearts played 120 minutes plus penalties against Rapid Vienna on Wednesday.
• Boss Wouter Vrancken praised his players' spirit and togetherness.
• Midfielder Tom Renaud is out for months with an ankle injury.

“I'm still proud of the players, what they did, because you played 120 minutes and had only two days of rest.”

— Wouter Vrancken

Hearts face an Edinburgh derby at Easter Road on Thursday, with fatigue a concern.

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