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McCall hails Partick cup heroics

Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall
McCall said his side performed brilliantly at Ibrox

Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall praised his side after the 1-1 draw with Rangers in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup at Ibrox.

"We did really well and it's just disappointing we only kept the lead for two minutes," he told BBC Sport.

"Their goal was a lucky goal but that's why Kris Boyd is such a great striker. He always seems to score lucky goals.

"If we could've held out for longer I think we would have won. But it's a good result."

Thistle stunned the Ibrox crowd when Damon Gray gave them the lead after 67 minutes.

But Boyd equalised two minutes later to ensure a replay at Firhill.

"The one thing this Rangers team has got is spirit," said McCall.

"They won't give up. But I don't think our goalkeeper had to make any saves in the second half - albeit there was a bit of pressure.

"The disappointing this is that it was an opportunity to win. Rangers will still have a lot of games to play before they come to Firhill."

McCall said his side played well and added that the Thistle fans who made the journey to Ibrox were "unbelievable".




see also
Rangers 1-1 Partick Thistle
19 Mar 08 |  Scottish Cups


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