Standout star lifts Falkirk with clinical double and control in midfield | OneFootball

Dylan Tait broke it open in the 28th minute, the midfielder turning in from close range to set Falkirk on their way to a 5-1 win over Kilmarnock.

That opener came after a corner as he arrived in the six-yard area to finish with calm precision. The Bairns had the platform and never looked back.

After the restart he struck again, rifling a right-footed effort from outside the box into the top right corner (56.), capping a fast break after a pass from Ben Broggio.

Tait's influence ran beyond the goals. He finished with four attempts, two on target, plus 11 recoveries and 40 accurate passes from 53, underlining how he connected play and kept The Bairns on the front foot through midfield duels and second balls.

Set-piece poise and transition lanes repeatedly opened up for him between Kilmarnock's lines. His timing into the box and willingness to shoot from range kept the visitors stretched and ensured The Bairns controlled the key phases.

The Bairns visit Dundee United in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals next. Kilmarnock host Hearts next in the Premiership.