Kilmarnock secures crucial point in relegation battle after dramatic finish against Dundee

A dramatic conclusion to the 2-2 draw between Kilmarnock and Dundee saw Kelle Roos make a crucial stoppage-time penalty save from Dundee's Joe Westley, potentially earning Kilmarnock a vital point in their fight for survival. The intense ending began when Jamie Brandon conceded a penalty for a foul on Scott Wright, which was confirmed by the referee after a six-minute VAR review. Westley's penalty attempt was thwarted by Roos, who correctly guessed the direction of the shot. Kilmarnock remains in the relegation play-off spot but has narrowed the gap with St Mirren to two points. The home team started strongly, with Luke Graham's weak header being picked up by Greg Kiltie, who then assisted Bruce Anderson. Anderson's strike was deflected into the path of Joe Hugill, who volleyed in his third goal for Kilmarnock. Against the run of play, Dundee equalized in the 24th minute when Tony Yogane beat his marker and delivered a cross that Simon Murray headed in from six yards. Kilmarnock regained the lead when Michael Schjonning-Larsen scored with a left-footed drive after Billy Koumetio cleared Greg Kiltie's shot. Dundee made several substitutions in the second half, which eventually paid off as they leveled the score when Imari Samuels split the Kilmarnock defense, allowing Scott Wright to score. The game's final attack saw Dundee spurn a chance to take all three points when Westley's penalty was saved. Dundee manager Steven Pressley expressed sympathy for the officials, stating that the lack of investment in technology made it difficult for them to make accurate decisions. Kilmarnock boss Neil McCann felt that his team should have won the game but was confident in their ability to improve their position in the table.