Gary Glen had the next opportunity for the visitors when Ian Black dropped a pass into his path.

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Nade also fired a low effort against the outside of the post and a Gary Glen drive shaved the crossbar.

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Calum Elliot and then Suso were sent off the bench for Gary Glen and Ryan Stevenson respectively as Hearts pressed for parity.

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The two sides battered one another into submission in the closing stages, but neither could make a dent on the scoreboard, with a late drive from Hearts substitute Gary Glen slipping a foot wide.

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Fraser, who was at fault for the loss of two goals in Motherwell's previous game, spilled a shot by David Templeton but recovered to block David Obua's attempt before Gary Glen relieved the pressure on the visiting defence by firing off target.

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