Partick win clash of the Thistles
Wednesday, 15 February 2006Partick booked a fifth-round Tennent's Scottish Cup clash with Hearts after overcoming top-flight Inverness following a penalty shoot out.
The Bell's Second Division side forged ahead in the 14th minute through Mark Roberts but Caley hit back within 10 minutes through Dennis Wyness.
There were no further goals and it came down to penalties, with Wyness and Ross Tokely's efforts saved by Jags goalkeeper Kenny Arthur and Will Snowdon slotting in the crucial fourth penalty for Partick.
In the 100th minute, as the tension increased, Arthur fumbled a Wilson cross but went unpunished by the lurking Dargo just before Strachan's drive was deflected past by the head of Darren Dods at the other end.
After the sides turned round again, the stalemate continued. Roberts had a shot then a header saved by Brown but the game ended 1-1.
Dargo and Barry Wilson converted for the visitors but Wyness and Ross Tokely both had their kicks saved by Arthur.
Then up stepped Firhill substitute Will Snowdon, on in the 105th minute for Darren Brady, to slot the ball away to give the Bell's Second Division side a trip to Tynecastle on Saturday week to take on cup favourites Hearts.
