Raith move point off top as Murray header sinks Thistle

Raith Rovers moved a point behind Scottish Championship leaders Dundee United with a hard-fought victory against Partick Thistle at Firhill.

Harry Milne hit the post with an added-time header for Thistle, who had more of the game and the better chances.Scott Robinson volleyed over and Brian Graham also had chances with two headers as Thistle probed for an equaliser in the second half.But with Scott Brown outstanding at the back, they held on for a victory that puts pressure on United before their game at Dunfermline live on BBC Scotland on Friday."Towards the end, Partick did put us under pressure but we had our chances as well.

"We know there are bumps in the road to come, there are loads of twists along the way, but we're chalking the games off.""It's a real tough one. The first goal in any Championship game is vital. It felt like their goal was their first chance of the evening.

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