Henderson's stunning double as Ross County beat Thistle

Ross County earned a crucial victory over Partick Thistle, inspired by a spectacular double from Jay Henderson that showcased both his composure and attacking instinct. The match, played at a high tempo, saw County impose themselves early, pressing Thistle aggressively and looking to exploit space in wide areas.

Henderson’s first goal came after sustained County pressure, when a flowing move down the flank ended with a precise cut-back into the box. Timing his run perfectly, Henderson struck cleanly beyond the goalkeeper, giving County a deserved lead and lifting the home support. Thistle tried to respond with more possession, forcing County deeper for a spell, but struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined back line.

The winger’s second strike underlined his quality. Collecting the ball in the final third, he drove at the defence, cut inside and unleashed a powerful effort that flew into the corner, leaving the keeper with no chance. The goal effectively killed Thistle’s momentum and highlighted Henderson as the standout performer on the pitch.

Partick Thistle did threaten intermittently, pushing men forward and testing County with crosses and set pieces, but they were repeatedly repelled by solid defending and confident goalkeeping. County, meanwhile, looked dangerous on the counter, with Henderson central to most of their best attacking moments.

In the closing stages, Ross County managed the game professionally, slowing the tempo and denying Thistle any late route back. The result not only reflected County’s sharper finishing but also their superior organisation and work rate. Henderson’s brace will be remembered as the decisive factor, providing a statement performance that underlined his importance to the side and secured a significant win over Thistle.