Pittman was left with his head in his hands when his terrific, long-range, goal- bound effort was superbly tipped over by Clark.

The hosts had other chances, with Jay Harris firing wide, Gnahoua's goal- bound effort deflected wide and Joe Ironside narrowly missing the target.

He dived bravely at Kouyate's feet to smother his goal- bound effort before producing a sensational double save to twice deny Marko Arnautovic.

And deep into stoppage time Schar's outstretched leg turned a goal- bound effort from Silva wide as Switzerland held out for a vital point.

His shot was saved well by Romero, who after springing to his feet stuck a leg out to repel Dirk Kuyt's goal- bound effort.

Having earlier seen a rising drive tipped over, Pukki was then set through one-on-one against Dubravka only for Fernandez to clear his goal- bound effort.

But Ayew brought Palace level after the break, his goal- bound effort leaving Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno with little chance after bouncing off David Luiz.

Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry went close for the visitors, and Ray Parlour saw a viciously-struck goal- bound effort superbly turned away by Shay Given.