The Pars were held to a 1-1 draw against Partick Thistle following an exciting first leg at East End Park.

They took the lead courtesy of Callumn Morrison’s opener in the 23rd minute but their advantage did not last long as just 79 seconds later, defensive errors from Josh Cooper and Alfons Amade led to Ben Stanway netting an instant leveller.

“I thought we were good and had the better chances — our intensity was good,” Lennon said.

“We scored a great goal and then conceded a really poor one. Just a lapse in concentration there, but once we settled into the game we were good.

“I’m really pleased at the way we played against a very good side. Our final ball at times could have been better.

“We’ve got to get ourselves ready for another big game on Friday, we’ve got so much to play for and it’s still in our hands.

“I don’t know how many games we’ve played this season, it’s all in the mind now. We’ve got to rest, recover and go again.

“I said to the players ‘don’t think you are tired when you are not’ — it’s the worst thing you can do.

“It’s mental fatigue, it’s not physical — you could play two games if you had to.”

Lennon was also bemused at the decision not to award a penalty after Matty Todd appeared to be felled by Ben McPherson just before half-time.

He added: “We should have had at least a free-kick, if not a penalty. There’s no reason for Matty to go down — I don’t understand that decision.”

Meanwhile, Thistle gaffer Mark Wilson was pleased at his side’s reaction after falling behind.

A goal behind and with the home supporters buoyant, Stanway’s leveller was the ideal response.

The Jags are unbeaten at home this season, a record they will look to maintain as they seek the chance to move one step closer to the top flight.

“I think when you go down in these games, tails are up for the home team and the crowd are behind them,” Wilson said.

“It can be difficult and it was important we got a quick response — it’s a great goal.

“I thought in the last 10 minutes, we came on really strong and were probably a bit unfortunate not to nick a second goal.

“A draw isn’t the worst result at all. We’ve been really strong in the league but this is a different competition — it’ll be difficult.”

Although he admits he is yet to see the incident back, Wilson confessed he feared his side may have conceded a penalty.

“I’ll be totally honest, when you see him coming across, you are fearing there was contact,” he added.

“I’ve not seen the replay, I couldn’t tell you if it was or not. Maybe we got away with one there and we were fortunate.”