In a fiercely contested encounter that had the faithful on the edge of their seats, Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle played out a dramatic dra...
In a fiercely contested encounter that had the faithful on the edge of their seats, Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle played out a dramatic draw in the first leg of their Scottish Premiership play off semi final. GoalZaza brings you the exclusive highlights of a match where both sides gave a good account of themselves, leaving everything to play for in the return fixture. The lion's share of chances fell to the hosts in the early exchanges, but it was the visitors who drew first blood with a clinical finish that left the home defence shell shocked. However, the resilience of the Dunfermline side, marshalled by a stalwart backline, ensured they clawed their way back into the contest with a well worked equaliser just before the interval. The second half saw both teams trade blows, with goalkeepers on both ends pulling off magnificent saves to keep the scores level. At the end of the day, a draw is a fair reflection of a match that was high on intensity but low on clear cut opportunities. The powers that be at the Scottish Football Association will be watching this tie closely, as the winner earns a shot at top flight survival. For the Nigerian football enthusiast watching from a viewing centre in Surulere, the atmosphere was electric as the goals flew in. Local fans, draped in the jerseys of their favourite European clubs, roared with approval at every tackle and applauded the technical discipline on display. Many noted that the grit shown by these Scottish sides is reminiscent of the fighting spirit the Super Eagles display on the continental stage. As the final whistle blew, the discussion turned to the second leg, with supporters debating whether Partick Thistle can hold their nerve at home or if Dunfermline will use their momentum to snatch a famous victory.
