Inverness Caledonian Thistle and St Johnstone drew 2-2 in the first leg of the cinch Premiership play-off final in the Highland capital on Friday night.
Shaun Rooney headed Saints in front after 18 minutes and Melker Hallberg added the second goal six minutes later to put the visitors firmly in control.
Caley Thistle staged a dramatic comeback in the closing stages, with Reece McAlear getting one back in 73 minutes before he grabbed the equaliser with a stunning free-kick.
The second leg is at McDiarmid Park on Monday, live on Sky Sports at 7.45pm.