Kilmarnock Snatch Vital Point in Relegation Battle After Dramatic Finish Against Dundee
A dramatic stoppage-time penalty save by Kelle Roos secured a crucial point for Kilmarnock in their fight against relegation, as they drew 2-2 with Dundee. The match saw a wild conclusion, with Jamie Brandon conceding a penalty for a foul on Scott Wright, only for VAR to intervene and check for offside. After a six-minute delay, referee Ross Hardie confirmed the penalty, but Roos made a superb save to deny Joe Westley. Kilmarnock remain in the relegation play-off spot, now just two points behind St Mirren. The home team started brightly, with Luke Graham's poor header allowing Greg Kiltie to set up Bruce Anderson, who laid the ball off for Joe Hugill to volley in his third goal for Kilmarnock. Dundee equalized against the run of play when Tony Yogane beat his man and delivered a great cross for Simon Murray to head in. Kilmarnock regained the lead through Michael Schjonning-Larsen's superb left-footed drive, but Dundee leveled again when Imari Samuels split the Kilmarnock defense to set up Scott Wright for a fine finish. The visitors had the chance to snatch all three points in the final minutes, but Westley's penalty was saved by Roos. Dundee manager Steven Pressley expressed sympathy for the officials, citing a lack of investment in technology as a major issue. Kilmarnock boss Neil McCann felt his team should have won the game but was confident in their ability to climb the table.