Raith Rovers 3 - 2 Hamilton: Priceless victory for Fifers as Hearts kids shine

Struggling Raith Rovers earned a valuable three points with a victory that was made over the Forth in Gorgie.

One of a trio of Hearts’ rising stars sent this week on loan to Kirkcaldy, Jason Holt, made the early breakthrough, his ninth-minute tap-in coming after Hamilton keeper David Hutton spilled a shot from David Smith, another of the Hearts youngsters. Accies hit back almost instantly with a magnificent 16th-minute equaliser, crafted and scored by Dougie Imrie.

However, Rovers effectively secured victory when Jamie Walker, the third of the Tynecastle kids, had a shot blocked by Hutton and Denis Prychynenko, already on loan from Hearts, bundled in from close range.

And there could be no surprise when Smith got in on the act 11 minutes from time with a superb long-range drive.