It was a real rollercoaster of emotions for Raith Rovers fans at Arbroath.
The high and optimism amongst the travelling support was quickly dissipated in the opening seconds of the Gayfield clash thanks for an early Jack Hamilton strike.
The away fans were later on the highest of highs after seeing their side take a two-goal lead, something no other side has done against the Lichties in the league this season.
But the Rovers’ white-knuckle ride brought them right back down to earth just FIVE minutes later as the home side were level once again.
In all, not a bad point, but the manner their side went about it will be very hard to take.
Courier Sport takes a look at three talking points from an eventful afternoon at Gayfield.
Déjà vu
With five players missing from the previous game due to injury, suspensions and international duties – it was important for Raith to settle themselves into the game.
But they shot themselves in the foot right from the off, conceding within the first 60 seconds.
To their credit, Rovers chipped away and looked to have put the game to bed in the 65th minute.
Any hope of a victory lasted just minutes though.
When Arbroath scored their equaliser, the travelling fans must have had a sense of déjà vu after seeing their team collapse against Inverness last week.
They can maybe take some solace in the fact their side managed to hold on from there but the draw may feel like a defeat to some.
Two points behind Partick now
Assistant boss Paul Smith said himself that they’d have taken a point before hand. But it could have been so much more.
In the end, they’ve managed to close the gap to just two points on Partick Thistle, who seem to have completely collapsed with four defeats on the bounce.
The play-offs are well within Rovers’ sights now and it could all come down to the game on April 16 when they travel to Firhill.
Jamie Gullan injury
With a lengthy injury list at Starks Park, the last thing John McGlynn and Paul Smith would have wanted was another player picking up a knock.
And that’s exactly what happened.
Jamie Gullan and Ethon Varian leapt for a header in the middle of the park.
The two teammates collided with Gullan landing awkwardly and you could tell straight away he was in trouble.
Smith said post-match the attacker felt his shoulder ‘pop’.
The full extent of the injury is still to be revealed but the early signs do not look good at all.
