Two targets from Bruce Anderson earned Kilmarnock a 2-0 dwelling win over St Mirren.
The striker struck in every half – one a penalty rebound, the opposite direct from the spot – with Saints defender Alex Gogic conceding each penalties.
The outcome strengthens Killie’s push for a top-six place, whereas St Mirren, who created few possibilities all through, are nonetheless looking for their first victory at Rugby Park since Might 2013.
The one draw back from Kilmarnock’s perspective was an damage sustained by captain Kyle Vassell late within the first half.
The house aspect made two modifications from the group overwhelmed by Hibernian. Danny Armstrong and David Watson have been changed by Robbie Deas and Anderson.
Saints, in flip, made three modifications following their loss to Dundee. There have been locations within the beginning line-up for Richard Taylor, Jonah Ayunga and Scott Tanser who changed Declan John, Elvis Bwomono and Greg Kiltie.
New signing Owen Oseni was named on the bench and made his debut halfway by way of the second half.
The house aspect went in entrance from the primary actual assault of the sport. Gogic’s tried clearance was blocked by Anderson who was then felled by the defender within the field.
Ellery Balcombe saved Anderson’s spot-kick however the rebound landed kindly for the striker who netted on the second try.
St Mirren then had a penalty declare of their very own after Deas ushered Toyosi Olusanya to the bottom however referee Colin Steven was not and play continued.
Joe Wright was subsequent to threaten for Kilmarnock however his header from a free-kick lacked the ability to bother Balcombe.
Bobby Wales teed up Anderson however his close-range effort was deflected for a nook earlier than Brad Lyons noticed his shot cannon off St Mirren’s Oisin Smyth and fall off course within the last assault of the primary half.
Saints had the primary notable probability of the second half however Taylor’s header from Tanser’s free-kick flashed extensive of the far put up.
Anderson celebrates after scoring a penalty to make it 2-0
It was Kilmarnock, although, who scored subsequent to strengthen their grasp on the sport. Once more it stemmed from a penalty, with Gogic as soon as extra the perpetrator.
The centre-back was adjudged to have tripped Kyle Magennis and this time Anderson made no mistake from the spot.
Lyons shot extensive of the far put up late within the sport.
