Brief history of 4-4 draws

Saturday's incredible Clydesdale Bank Premier League game between Aberdeen and Celtic at Pittodrie produced only the fifth 4-4 draw in the history of the SPL...

Hearts 4-4 Hibernian - January 2, 2003
An astonishing derby match at Tynecastle. Derek Townsley and Tom McManus had Hibs ahead early on but Steven Pressley pulled one back and Mark de Vries equalised just after the hour mark. In the closing minutes, Craig James and Grant Brebner scored for the visitors but sub Graham Weir conjured up a double deep into stoppage time to ensure one of the most dramatic endings ever.

Hibernian 4-4 Dundee - August 28, 2004
Dundee were relegated at the end of the season but they fought back impressively at Easter Road. John Sutton gave the Dark Blues the lead but Hibs appeared to be coasting when Dean Shiels, Derek Riordan and Garry O'Connor (2) all netted. Garry Brady and Glen Larsen dragged Dundee back into the match and Jonay Hernandez equalised in the last minute.

Motherwell 4-4 Celtic - July 30, 2005
Gordon Strachan's first SPL game as Celtic boss resulted in an epic encounter at Fir Park. John Hartson bagged a first-half hat-trick for the visitors, with Brian Kerr replying for Well. Quick-fire goals from Jim Hamilton and Scott McDonald made it 3-3 and Willie Kinniburgh then had Motherwell ahead in the closing minutes, only for Craig Beattie to square the match in injury time.

Kilmarnock 4-4 Dundee United - January 30, 2010
Kilmarnock ended a five-game goal drought in style as the sides played out a thriller at Rugby Park. Peter Houston's men were 3-1 up at one stage thanks to goals from Prince Buaben and Craig Conway (2) but Killie, whose first goal was netted by Simon Ford, stormed back with counters from Kevin Kyle, Manuel Pascali and Craig Bryson. Jon Daly rescued a point for United.

Aberdeen 4-4 Celtic - February 13, 2010
Celtic were ahead on three separate occasions through Diomansy Kamara, Marc-Antoine Fortune and Robbie Keane and they were on course for victory when Aiden McGeady made it 4-2 with 15 minutes left. Michael Paton and Darren Mackie had cancelled out the first two Celtic goals and on-loan Plymouth striker Steven MacLean was the home hero with a late double at Pittodrie.