Kilmarnock Secure Crucial Point in Relegation Battle After Late Penalty Drama

A dramatic finale saw Kelle Roos deny Dundee's Joe Westley from the spot, earning Kilmarnock a vital point in their fight against relegation. The 2-2 draw was marked by a chaotic ending, with a penalty awarded to Dundee in stoppage time for a foul by Jamie Brandon on Scott Wright. Following a lengthy VAR review, Roos made a crucial save to his right, securing a potentially priceless point for Kilmarnock. The home side had begun brightly, with Luke Graham's poor header allowing Greg Kiltie to set up Bruce Anderson, whose strike was deflected into the path of Joe Hugill, who volleyed in his third goal for Kilmarnock. Dundee equalized against the run of play when Tony Yogane beat his man and delivered a cross that Simon Murray headed in from six yards. Kilmarnock regained the lead through Michael Schjonning-Larsen's low drive, but Dundee leveled when Scott Wright finished past Roos after being sent through by Imari Samuels. The visitors were awarded a late penalty, but Roos's save ensured Kilmarnock remained in the relegation play-off spot, two points behind St Mirren. Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann felt his side should have won, while Dundee boss Steven Pressley criticized the technology used for VAR, stating it was 'not fit for purpose' and left officials 'exposed' to making incorrect decisions.