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Kilmarnock secures 3-2 comeback victory over Motherwell
Kilmarnock moved off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership following a 3-2 comeback win against Motherwell at Rugby Park. Greg Kiltie scored twice, including the decisive goal in the 69th minute, to secure the victory.
The match began with a Kilmarnock goal just one minute in after Motherwell goalkeeper Alex Paulsen misplaced a pass. Motherwell responded with goals from Alex Lowry and Seb Palmer-Houlden to take the lead. However, Tyreece John-Jules equalized for Kilmarnock, and Kiltie secured the win with his second goal of the afternoon.
Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson expressed frustration with his team’s defensive performance, noting that the side struggled to defend long balls and win second balls. Following the defeat, Motherwell has recorded five consecutive losses. Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann praised his team's character and ability to respond after falling behind.
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Alfred Johansson · Greg Kiltie · Kilmarnock FC · Motherwell FC · Neil McCann