Ross County interim manager Don Cowie was in no doubt how important their three points against Hearts will be in the club’s battle to avoid relegation this season.
A double from Simon Murray led the way for the Staggies in a 2-1 victory over the Jambos, who are still sitting comfortably third in the table.
While County remain in the play-off position, the result did move them 10 points clear of Livingston at the foot of the table – and kept them within reach of both St Johnstone and Aberdeen, who they play next.
“Any three points is massive,” said Cowie.
“We were playing against a very good team, comfortably third in the league for a reason, but I’m proud of the group for standing up to that and getting three points.
“I’ve been a little bit disappointed with the way we’ve responded after half-time in games, especially at home, so it was just a case of making sure they came out flying and ready in the second half.
“We expected a reaction from Hearts, so getting a second goal was vital.
“Hearts are an excellent team. Beating them here has to give us confidence going into the last eight games of the season.
“We’ve taken eight points at home, and I’m really happy with that, but now we’ve got to transfer that to away games because we’ve got two very tough games coming up.”
Jambos boss Steven Naismith, meanwhile, was frustrated over VAR’s involvement in the match.
Video referee John Beaton recommended an on-field review to Grant Irvine when Lawrence Shankland was deemed to be in the way of County keeper George Wickens from an offside position at a free-kick, which Stephen Kingsley sent into the back of the net.
“When the free-kick goes in, there are 15 minutes to go so I’m confident we would score again,” Naismith said.
“I thought that was a poor decision, and it was a big moment. I don’t understand why it was chalked off.
“The fourth official said that the goalie had to look around Shanks to see the ball, but I think it’s a really poor decision.
“We could have done better in the game, and what cost us was poor defending. How we defended gave us a big challenge as the game went on.”
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