Hearts score four past Hamilton to extend Premier Sports Cup winning streak

Hearts extended their 100 per cent winning streak as they made it six Premier Sports Cup points from six following Tuesday night’s comfortable 4-0 win over Hamilton at Broadwood.

The Gorgie side, who beat Dunfermline 4-1 at home in their Group E opener on Saturday, made seven changes but started with purpose and defender Stuart Findlay scored a debut goal after six minutes when he rose at the back post to bullet in a close-range header.

As the Jambos enjoyed control, Alan Forest, Frankie Kent and Blair Spittal all had efforts which missed the target before they doubled their lead just before the break.

Christian Borchgrevink worked a one-two with James Wilson and set up Elton Kabangu to tap the ball in from close range.

In the 68th minute, 18-year-old Wilson also hit the back of the next from a Claudio Braga cross to make it two goals in two games, with Portuguese attacker Braga getting the fourth for the Jambos minutes later with a deflected strike, his first for the Gorgie side.

Motherwell had another Group G struggle before emerging 2-1 comeback winners against Peterhead in their first home match of the season.

The Steelmen drew 2-2 away to Clyde in their opener at the weekend before winning the penalty shootout and they had to come from behind against the part-time visitors at Fir Park.

Visiting attacker Jack Brown took advantage of slack defending in the Well defence after eight minutes to race through and beat debutant goalkeeper Matty Connelly for a shock lead.

However, Well asserted themselves and their equaliser came in the 29th minute when full-back Emmanuel Longelo, making his first start since signing from West Ham, produced a fine finish into the top corner.

Peterhead goalkeeper Jack Newman became increasingly busy albeit counterpart Connelly had to make a fine save from former Aberdeen player Cammy Smith just before the break to keep the tie level.

The visitors began to tire as the second half unfolded but the William Hill Premiership hosts missed several chances to get the winner.

But Austrian striker Lukas Fadinger converted a Callum Slattery cross in stoppage time to record his first goal for the Lanarkshire side since joining from SC Rheindorf Altach.

St Mirren claimed their first Group D win with a 2-1 win away to League Two side Forfar Athletic.

The Premiership side drew 0-0 with Arbroath on Saturday then lost the penalty shootout and bonus point.

On matchday two, defender Jayden Richardson drove in his first goal for the Saints after nine minutes, coming into the penalty area from the right and firing high into the net.

In the 75th minute, James Scott beat the offside trap and set up Mikael Mandron to finish.

Kieran Inglis fired past Buddies goalkeeper Peter Urminsky from distance five minutes later to reduce the deficit but the visitors held on for the win.

Elsewhere, Airdrieonians – who shocked Premiership side Dundee with a 1-0 on Saturday – enjoyed a 3-0 win over 10-man Bonnyrigg Rose, who had Josh Laing sent off for a second yellow card, having conceded a penalty.

East Kilbride, promoted to League Two for the first time, produced a stunning 4-2 win at Championship side Raith Rovers with John Robertson scoring a hat-trick.

While Ayr United made sure there would be no shock on their trip to Annan Athletic, with a thumping 6-1 win, with George Oakley celebrating a treble.