Summary

  • Interim manager Neil McCann takes charge of Inverness

  • Leaders Hearts 12 points clear of Dunfermline

  • Storey opens scoring for Inverness

  • Boyce levels for Hearts before half-time

  1. Goodbye for now...published at 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Thanks for joining us.

    We'll be back tomorrow with coverage of all the domestic action across the country.

    Until then, enjoy the rest of your Friday night!

  2. '12 points clear is a fantastic achievement' - Neilsonpublished at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    FT: Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Hearts boss Robbie Neilson tells BBC Scotland: "We're disappointed, that's three draws on the bounce.

    "People have got to realise it's very difficult to play in the Championship. You have to earn the right to play.

    "To be sitting 12 points clear is a fantastic achievement for the players. We have no given right to turn up and win football matches. We've got to take the positives from that."

  3. 'I'm proud of the boys' - McCannpublished at 21:51 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    FT: Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Inverness caretaker boss Neil McCann tells BBC Scotland: "I'm proud, I must admit. I'm delighted with the boys.

    "We've only had one and a half sessions. They gave me everything.

    "They were brilliant and limited Hearts to very little. We'd like to polish up our football, but I can't have any complaints."

  4. 'Credit to Inverness'published at 21:43 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    FT: Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio Scotland

    Quote Message

    Hearts were the better side in the second half, but you have to credit to Inverness. They made a game of it. They'll be happy with their point for sure.

  5. FULL-TIME - Inverness CT 1-1 Heartspublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Both sides take a point as the hosts survive a late onslaught to earn a draw.

    Liam Boyce cancelled out Miles Storey's opener in the first half, but neither side were able to find the back of the net in the second period.

    A third straight draw for Hearts leave them 12 points clear at the summit, but Dunfermline have two games in hand in second.

    As for Inverness, the result takes them within two points of the play-off spots.

    Inverness v HeartsImage source, SNS
  6. GOOD SAVE!published at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    It's all happening here!

    Jamie Walker drives into the box and shoots towards goal, Mark Ridgers does well to parry the ball away. Gary Mackay-Steven appeals for a penalty as he goes to follow up the rebound, not enough in it.

  7. CLOSE!published at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    How close is that?

    Armand Gnanduillet drags a low shot across the face off the Inverness goal but it just shaves the paint off the far post.

  8. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Oooft! Liam Boyce's looping header hits the bar, keeper Mark Ridgers thinks it's going to land on the roof of the net and leaves it but the ball drops down and bounces off the line.

    Would have been a comical one.

  9. GOOD SAVE!published at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Turns out the flag is up anyway, but Mark Ridgers makes a super stop to deny Armand Gnanduillet's back-post header.

    Time running out for the league leaders to find a winner...

  10. Postpublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    It's opening up for Inverness on the break as Hearts push forward for a winner, but too often the home side are picking the wrong option.

    Could say the same for the visitors as well, actually...

  11. ouch!

    Ouch!published at 21:22 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Another injury worry for Robbie Neilson as Michael Smith looks to be struggling with a calf issue.

    Andy Irving comes on to replace the full-back.

  12. Postpublished at 21:16 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Since coming on, Jamie Walker has looked the most likely to create something for the away side as he cuts in on his right foot and skies over from the edge of the area.

    Robbie Neilson's men have certainly looked livelier since his introduction.

  13. Walker looking livelypublished at 21:08 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Almost an instant impact from Jamie Walker as the Hearts substitute gets himself to the byline before sliding a dangerous ball across goal, but Danny Devine does well to steer the ball behind.

  14. ouch!

    Ouch!published at 21:05 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Blow for the visitors as Steven Naismith makes way after landing awkwardly.

    Jamie Walker replaces the Hearts captain.

  15. CLOSE!published at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Big chance for the hosts early in the half.

    James Keatings' wicked corner is met by the head of Robbie Deas, but the defender gets caught under the ball and diverts it over.

  16. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    The second half is up and running.

    How will this one end?

    Thumbs up if you're backing Caley Thistle, thumbs down for Hearts.

  17. 'Neilson will be demanding more'published at 20:42 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    HT: Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Scotland

    Quote Message

    Robbie Neilson will be happy with the response from his players but he will be demanding more in the second half.

  18. 'Both sides are going at it'published at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    HT: Inverness CT 1-1 Hearts

    Leanne Crichton
    Scotland international on BBC Scotland

    Quote Message

    Both sides are going at it and they've both contributed. Inverness started the better but Hearts have grown into it.

  19. HALF-TIME - Inverness CT 1-1 Heartspublished at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    The away side go in level thanks to Liam Boyce's 14th goal of the season.

    Miles Storey's 10th-minute opener had Neil McCann's side in front, and they could have doubled their advantage through Shane Sutherland before Hearts turned on the pressure and equalised.

    The visitors were on top heading into the break, but the half-time interval might just reenergise the Highlanders.

    Boyce goal v InvernessImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Boyce (right) fires past Mark Ridgers (left) to level the contest

  20. goal

    GOAL - Inverness CT 1-1 Heartspublished at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2021

    Liam Boyce

    The league leaders respond.

    Aaron McEneff lofts a ball into the box, Craig Halkett knocks it down and Boyce is on hand to add the finishing touch past Mark Ridgers.

    The home side want an offside flag but it looks level.

    Hearts goalImage source, BBC Sport