Hearts punish Bhoys

MICHAEL STEWART’s second-half penalty at Parkhead sent Hearts past wasteful Celtic and in to the semi-finals of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.

In the 58th minute the Hearts midfielder, who had been booed by his own supporters during Saturday’s goalless Clydesdale Bank Premier League game with Falkirk, scored from the spot after Hoops left back Danny Fox had tripped Christian Nade inside the Celtic box.

Parkhead substitutes Paddy McCourt and Georgios Samaras both hit the woodwork and the Greece international missed several chances as the home side pressed for the equaliser.