"To earn a draw" means to achieve a result in a game or competition where neither side wins. It is usually used in sports like football or chess when both teams or players end the game with the same score or points. Full definition
Last week I predicted a hard earned draw or win. (justarsenal.com)
I'm not sure that Chelsea have really had it so easy with Man City only earning a draw at the Etihad with a late equaliser, and scoring six goals to smash Everton at Goodison Park, but Arsenal HAVE managed tough draws with Man City, Everton and Spurs and do remain unbeaten in fourth place. (justarsenal.com)
Getafe players congratulate Angel Lafita after his last - minute goal earned them a draw against Barcelona at the Nou Camp stadium. (irishtimes.com)