'Another one that got away' - Brugge loss 'difficult to take' for Gordon

Craig Gordon insists struggling Hearts are "playing well" as he rued "another one that got away" after the 2-0 Conference League defeat at Cercle Brugge.

Neil Critchley's men have now suffered four straight defeats in all competitions and have one win in their last seven outings.

"I thought we created some good chances. That has been the story for the last few months really," said the 41-year-old goalkeeper.

"Our performances have been at a decent level but we have not managed to score and we have not managed to win the matches we should have.

“That was another one tonight that feels like one that got away.

“On the balance of play we deserved at least a point and possibly all three so that is difficult to take.

"We have to keep fighting, we have to keep believing that it's going to turn because we are creating enough chances and at some point we will start winning again."

Hearts require a point from their remaining two Conference League games to all but guarantee a play-off spot. They visit FC Copenhagen in December before completing the league phase at home to Moldovans Petrocub in January.

"We will go to Copenhagen and try to get the win but it will be a difficult game," added Gordon.

"I think we are playing well. To win matches we need to keep the performance levels up and try to get more from everyone."