Dunfermline manager Stevie Crawford says it’s a point gained rather than two dropped in the Fife derby.
The Pars were staring at a first defeat of the season as Raith Rovers headed into a 2-0 lead at Stark’s Park. But a Fraser Murray strike and Declan McManus’ volley sealed a point on the road.
While there was disappointment with how they managed to find themselves 2-0 down, Crawford has praised his player’s resilience as they continue to get better and better.
“I think the reality is that we were a wee bit off it in the first half,” said Crawford. “That is not having a go at my players. I thought Raith Rovers were excellent in the first half and we did not cause them enough problems.
“What they did very well was having their wide players come into the middle of the pitch and then their rotation with the three that caused us a lot of problems. We have also watched that is the way they play and it can be difficult at times to deal with that.
“At half time we spoke and I told them that for the first time this year that I felt that we needed to get out there and get in people’s faces. Their attitude has been terrific and they have had a lot of plaudits, and I think we started the second half spritely.
“I was disappointed that we lost the second goal in the manner that we did but I think the players showed today what it felt like to play for Dunfermline. When the game goes to 2-0 we thought we now have to really get somebody up there to support Declan as well.
“Kevin O ‘Hara came on with a freshness and we have managed to get the two goals to come away with a valuable points.”