Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2 Partick Thistle 2

Last updated : 04 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
Partick Thistle grabbed a sensational Tennents Scottish Cup 2-2 draw after a late penalty at Inverness.

It was Partick who snatched a sensational lead on the stroke of half-time. Full-back Scott McCulloch's free-kick was met by a Mark Roberts connection to beat Mark Brown and hit the back of the net.

A somewhat sluggish display from the Highlanders had left them tense while also on the receiving end of some no-nonsense challenges.

Inverness central man Ian Black was one casualty of the bruising encounter, limping off after just 18 minutes.

After the break, Inverness began strongly and Roy McBain smashed a terrific volley high into the net after a pass from Ross Tokely on 59 minutes.

This goal gave the SPL side fresh optimism, and they upped the tempo as they pushed to try and avoid a Firhill replay.

Barry Wilson almost put his team in front, but his low drive came back off the base of the post.

The Highlanders stole into the lead when striker Craig Dargo's glancing header from a McBain delivery beat keeper Kenny Arthur on 77 minutes.

Partick then levelled the tie in injury-time with a Mark Roberts spot-kick after the same