Bobby Wales comes to Kilmarnock's rescue as late strike salvages Europa Conference League draw
dailyrecord.co.ukBobby Wales was the Kilmarnock hero as his injury-time goal rescued a 2-2 draw at home to Tromso in the Europa Conference League third qualifying round first leg tie at Rugby Park.The home side had opened the scoring early doors through Kyle Vassell but went on to produce a disjointed display with the Norwegians scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes of the second half to seemingly turn the tie on its head.Killie failed to clear their lines on 50 minutes with Jakob Romsaas taking full advantage before a counter-attack eventually led to Lasse Nordas firing Tromso into the lead.The home side thought they had a chance to drag themselves level when they were awarded a penalty - only to see it overturned after a VAR check.
But Wales, netting his first goal for the club, ensured it will be level pegging as they head to Norway next week.Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes elected for a change in formation with two strikers, which meant a first start in blue and white for Bruce Anderson while Joe Wright recovered from an injury that saw him taken off at half-time in Bruges.Tromso made just one change to the side that lost 1-0 to Rosenborg at the weekend with Anders Jenssen replacing Mamdou Barry in the back three.The 7000 or so home fans didn't have to wait long to get off their seats as the hosts opened the scoring after just six minutes.
A Liam Polworth cross was met by the head of Liam Donnelly with the Northern Irishman's effort bouncing off the woodwork. Skipper Vassell was there to get beat the defence to the rebound and roll the ball beyond Jakob Haugaard for the opener.Killie dominated the opening proceedings but Robby McCrorie had to be alert when called upon to tip a fizzing Jens Hjerto-Dahl strike from 20 yards wide of
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