William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts had goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow to thank as they survived a late onslaught to claim a goalless draw against Motherwell.

The German made a string of quality saves to keep out the Steelmen, who also had two goals ruled out for offside.

Hearts are now five points clear at the top, although Celtic, in second, have two games in hand.

Motherwell made a bright start, and Callum Hendry’s dangerous cross caused panic in the visiting defence in the opening minutes.

The Jambos quickly responded by showing some attacking threat of their own, with Harry Milne heading on to the roof of the net.

A defensive lapse from Stuart Findlay almost proved costly with eight minutes on the clock. Elijah Just pounced on the defender’s hesitancy before teeing up Tawanda

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