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Dunfermline Athletic failed to take full advantage of Hearts' shock defeat as they were held at home by Ayr United in the Scottish Championship.

Stevie Crawford's side edged a point closer to the leaders - who lost at home to Raith Rovers - but remain six points adrift of the summit.

Ryan Dow, Declan McManus and Lewis McCann all spurned chances, as did Cammy Smith and Michael Moffat for Ayr.

They stay in sixth place, three points off the promotion play-off places.

Dunfermline Athletic head coach Steve Crawford: "When opportunities fell to us, we never worked their keeper. That's something we will work on.

"We're in a very competitive league and we're not resting on our laurels - we've drawn a lot and we need to find that creativity to win games. We need to find that confidence and trust our quality."

Ayr United player-manager Mark Kerr: "Sometimes you're happy with a point here, but today I felt we were better. We looked more attacking and were solid at the back.

"We're hoping to add a striker tomorrow. We've had ones that haven't worked out so hopefully we can add someone who's big, can get up the pitch and create chances."