Late drama unfolded in Dingwall as Ross County mounted a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to salvage a 3-3 draw against St Johnstone.
The match started with County taking the lead through Ronan Hale in the first half, only for Drey Wright to equalize just before half-time with a well-placed finish.
St Johnstone then took control in the second half, going ahead with two Nicky Clark free-kicks. However, late goals from Alex Samuel and Akil Wright sealed a remarkable draw for County.
The early stages of the game were characterized by misplaced passes and turnovers, disrupting both teams’ attacking play.
The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Jack Sanders gave away possession to Josh Nisbet, who set up Hale for the opener.
St Johnstone fought back just before halftime as Wright capitalized on a loose ball from a corner to level the score.
They then took the lead through Clark’s free-kick after the hour mark, extending their advantage to 3-1 with another superb set-piece goal.
County responded with Samuel’s header to make it 3-2, setting the stage for a thrilling finish.
In the dying moments of the game, Wright rose to the occasion with a powerful header to equalize in added time, completing County’s stunning comeback.
Manager Reactions
Ross County manager Don Cowie praised his team’s character and determination: “It was a rollercoaster of a game, and we showed great spirit to fight back from a losing position.
“The players never gave up and deserved to salvage a point. We had our chances to win it, but I’m proud of the effort they put in.”
St Johnstone caretaker manager Andy Kirk lamented the missed opportunities: “It’s frustrating to let a lead slip away, especially after two fantastic goals from Nicky Clark.
“We need to learn from this and be more clinical in securing victories. The players gave their all, but we fell short at the crucial moments.”
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