English:
ST Mirren Advance in League Cup After Thrilling Penalty Shootout Against Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock, Scotland – In a match filled with emotion and tension, ST Mirren defeated Kilmarnock in a penalty shootout after a draw that was settled in extra time. The match, corresponding to the quarter-finals of the Scottish League Cup 2025, played at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, was a constant back-and-forth of dominance and opportunities.
ST Mirren took the lead thanks to a goal by M. Mandron in the 25th minute, assisted by J. Richardson. However, Kilmarnock reacted before halftime with a goal by R. Deas in the 44th minute, assisted by D. Thompson.
In the second half, J. Richardson put ST Mirren ahead again in the 59th minute. Just when it seemed that victory was leaning towards the visiting team, B. Anderson scored from the penalty spot in the 86th minute for Kilmarnock, taking the game to extra time.
Extra time was a true festival of penalties. R. King, R. Idowu, L. Donnelly, and D. N’Lundulu scored for ST Mirren from the spot, while B. Anderson, D. Thompson, and M. Watkins did the same for Kilmarnock. However, luck was not on Kilmarnock’s side, as K. Magennis missed his penalty, giving the final victory to ST Mirren.
The match was intense, with six yellow cards distributed between the two teams (three for each). The game, played on September 19, 2025, with no data available on possession, shots, corners, or fouls, will remain in the memory of the fans for its drama and for ST Mirren’s qualification for the League Cup semi-finals.
Substitutions kilmarnock: at minute 60 D. Daniels came in and B. Anderson went out., at minute 78 L. Polworth came in and M. Watkins went out., at minute 83 J. Brown came in and K. Magennis went out., at minute 83 R. Deas came in and B. Brannan went out., at minute 90 G. Kiltie came in and R. McKenzie went out., at minute 110 G. Stanger came in and Z. Williams went out.
Substitutions st mirren: at minute 75 M. O’Hara came in and L. Donnelly went out., at minute 89 J. Ayunga came in and R. Idowu went out., at minute 89 K. Baccus came in and M. Dijksteel went out., at minute 97 J. Richardson came in and C. McMenamin went out., at minute 97 M. Mandron came in and D. N’Lundulu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kilmarnock
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