St Mirren edge late thriller with Livi to jump up to third in the Premiership table
dailyrecord.co.ukSt Mirren's returning international stars helped fire their Buddies up to third in the Premiership table.The Saints weren't at their best but held firm before going ahead when Australian Keanu Baccus nodded the hosts in front as the game exploded into life late in the second half.Striker Jonah Ayunga was given his marching orders when he deliberately handballed on the line, only for former St Mirren defender Sean Kelly to blaze the resulting penalty well over the bar.The late drama didn't stop there, with Livi substitute Bruce Anderson netting what looked like being the equaliser with a poacher's finish.The game still had another twist in the tale with Saints sub Alex Greive, who returned late from international duty with New Zealand, popping up with a decisive blow at the death to earn the hosts all three points.Coupled with Hearts defeat to Rangers earlier in the day, in-form St Mirren's fifth win in six league games sent them up to the heady heights of third as Stephen Robinson's side continues to impress.Marcus Fraser earned his 100th appearance in the stripes, slotting in at right wing back in place of Ryan Strain who returned from international duty with Australia with a knock.Playmaker Greg Kiltie came into the starting line-up in place of injured striker Curtis Main, who missed out altogether, with Alex Gogic coming in at centre back.There was an early scare for St Mirren as the treacherous wind swirling around the SMISA Stadium almost led to the opener within two minutes of kick-off.
Joel Nouble curled an effort towards the back post that almost dropped under the bar, with Trevor Carson pulling off a reflex save to tip over to safety.The blustery conditions were wreaking havoc at both ends, with Livi keeper
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