Steve McGarry feinted past a couple of challenges but found his effort from 16 yards blocked by Jose Goncalves.

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Rangers had claims for a penalty denied after the ball appeared to strike Jose Goncalves on the hand in the penalty box.

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Forbes also blazed over with a free-kick from 14 yards after Balogh had been penalised for picking up a Jose Goncalves back-pass.

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Jefferies, who rejoined Hearts for a second spell as manager in January, has money available to strengthen his squad, having released big earners Laryea Kingston, Jose Goncalves, Michael Stewart and Christian Nade.

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Boruc had to move sharply to turn around a Jose Goncalves header as half-time approached then Caldwell was called into action to prevent an Andrew Driver shot from crossing the line after the Polish keeper had palmed the ball goal-bound.

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