Alić's stoppage time free-kick rescues St Johnstone against Falkirk | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: St Johnstone drew 1-1 with Falkirk at McDiarmid Park. Ethan Ross put The Bairns ahead in the 60th minute with a left-footed finish after Owen Eames' pass. The hosts kept pushing and Enes Alić bent in a direct free-kick in the sixth minute of second half stoppage time to level. The Bairns had 56.0% possession and led the shot count 13–8, but could not kill the game. St Johnstone sit sixth and visit Aberdeen next, while The Bairns remain 11th and host Dundee.

Player of the Match: Enes Alić anchored the back line and delivered late drama, producing two shots on target, three interceptions and 11 recoveries before striking the stoppage time equaliser.

Stat of the Match: The Bairns completed 41.2% of their crosses, highlighting a consistent supply from wide areas.

Three Things We Learned: A second half dismissal left St Johnstone with 10 men yet they still found the leveller in stoppage time. The Bairns' wide service was efficient, completing 41.2% of crosses from 17 attempts. Taylor Steven was a constant outlet for St Johnstone, winning six fouls and testing the keeper with two shots on target.