INVERNESS, Scotland (Interstat) — Austin Samuels scored in the 29th minute to lift Inverness CT to a 1-0 victory over Partick Thistle in a Scottish playoff match Sunday at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium.

The game, part of the SCO Play-offs 1/2, was a defensive struggle with the lone goal coming from the Wolverhampton, England, native. Samuels’ finish was assisted by midfielder Panagiotis Retsos. The result defied a pregame projection that heavily favored Inverness CT.

The match grew chippy late, with five yellow cards issued, including three to Inverness CT players in the final minutes. With the win, Inverness CT remains unbeaten in the competition this season, while Partick Thistle continues to seek its first victory. The teams are scheduled to meet again immediately.