Airdrie striker says Queen of South draw was decent result

Callum Smith says he was disappointed Airdrie ended up with a 1-1 draw at Queen of the South on Saturday, but this has to be seen as a positive .

The Diamonds only took the lead in the 19th minute with his Gallagher's third goal of the season for Cullum in the 19th minute, but veteran Gavin Riley equalized for Doone Hamers in his 61st minute. caught up.

Striker Smith admits his team was disappointed in his room dressing at Palmerston Park, but now considers it a decent result.

He said: draw.

"But if you look closely, it's really good in the end.

"People go there and have a hard time. It's a hard place to get to and the heat made it a tough game for the boys.

"Overall, I think one point is a decent result. They are relegated from the top leagues and will always have a tough game, especially away from home.

"It's always been a difficult place to get to and the pitch is sticky and very difficult to play on. I was very happy to score a point.”

Former diamond keeper Max Curry blocked a Louis Jamison shot early on with his foot and Adam Fritzell made a strong start. Three minutes after taking the shot, he blocked it with his foot and scored Smith's shot.

In the 19th minute, player his boss Rhys free McCabe his kick spilled over Curry, Gallagher dived into the net and the visitors took the lead.

In the 23rd minute, Riley threatened Queens with Callum taking advantage of his Fordyce slip, but his shot was diverted to the post by Murray his Johnson.

Luari Paton picks Riley and shoots. The score was tied in the 61st minute. to the far post.

Smith said in the 74th minute, Craig He flicked Watson's cross over Curry and nearly regained the lead for Airdrie, but McKay cleared.

However, with his seven minutes remaining Johnston made a great save and Ian he prevented Wilson's stabbing drive.

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