Hearts boss says draw felt ‘like a win’

Falkirk 2 Hearts 2

Hearts boss says draw felt ‘like a win’
Mon, 03 Oct, 2005 - 01:00
Ronnie Esplin

The Edinburgh club were looking for a ninth consecutive Bank of Scotland Premier League win, but could only scrape a last-gasp point in a remarkable match.

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon was sent off in the first-half for a professional foul on Falkirk striker Darryl Duffy, scored from the spot against substitute Steve Banks.

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