ROSS County’s survival in the top flight of Scottish football triggered scenes of wild jubilation in Dingwall as the Staggies put Raith Rovers to the sword over a two-leg play-off final. A convincing 4-0 victory at the Global Energy Stadium - making it 6-1 on aggregate - ensured fans didn’t have to endure the heart-testing drama of the penalty shoot-out which ensured their survival last time around after an epic fightback against Partick Thistle. The victory is worth a significant economic boost for the region in terms of the spend of visiting fans in pubs, restaurants and hotels.
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