McCall hails Partick cup heroics

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."

Interview: Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall

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".