Former St Mirren midfielder Kyle Magennis was the shoot-out fall guy as Stephen Robinson’s side edged past Kilmarnock into the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.

Substitute Magennis saw his spot-kick saved by Shamal George before Malik Dijksteel despatched his effort to seal a 5-3 triumph after a 2-2 draw at Rugby Park.

The winning penalty sparked a pitch invasion from dozens of Buddies fans as they celebrated their first semi-final trip in 12 years.

St Mirren lost in the semi-finals of both cup competitions in the Covid-affected 2020-21 season but fans have not enjoyed a big day out at Hampden since their team won the League Cup in 2013.

The Paisley side led twice in the 90 minutes through impressive goals from Mikael Mandron and Jayden Richardson but Killie levelled late in each half, f

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