St Mirren celebrated European soccer in Paisley for the primary time in 37 years, beating Varroons convincingly 4-1 to safe a spot within the third qualifying spherical of the UEFA Convention League.
Stephen Robinson’s aspect confirmed their mettle at residence after a goalless draw within the second-round first leg in Reykjavik final week.
St Mirren’s first European look since taking part within the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1987, with a capability of practically 8,000 spectators, offered an inspiring environment.
Rookie defender Shaun Rooney scored with a trademark header within the fifteenth minute and attacker Tayosi Olusanya doubled the lead within the 51st minute.
Captain Mark O’Hara scored an excellent third purpose within the sixty fifth minute earlier than Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson narrowed the hole with a penalty within the 74th minute hole, however substitute Alex Iacovetti scored his fourth purpose on his debut with three minutes remaining.
Saints will face Norwegian aspect Blaine within the first leg of their third qualifying match in Paisley subsequent week, who beat the Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 on combination.
Kilmarnock’s Europa League hopes dashed
Membership Brugge’s Tebow Summers celebrates his purpose in opposition to Kilmarnock
Defensive disarray scuppered Kilmarnock’s Europa League hopes as they misplaced 1-0 to Cercle Brugge in Belgium.
Liam Donnelly and Lewis Mayo each attacked the identical cross and the ball fell to the toes of Cercle captain Thibo Somers 10 yards halfway by the primary half Subject purpose.
Donnelly regarded able to take care of Abdel Ouattara’s cross till Mayo got here from behind to aim a header amid a communications breakdown.
Cercle Brugge participant Thibo Somers scores a purpose to make it 1-0
Killie’s efficiency improved after Robby McCrorie saved a 52nd-minute penalty from Kevin Denkey, final season’s prime scorer in Belgium’s prime flight.
The rescue electrified Killie and their 2,500 followers, however the guests didn’t capitalize on a number of probabilities and ultimately misplaced 2-1 on combination, relegating themselves to the Division One and going through Tello within the third qualifying spherical. Musser.
The primary leg can be performed at Rugby Park subsequent week.
