St Mirren hit back as Donnelly's header decides tense trip | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Falkirk lost 2-1 to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. In the 15th minute, Barney Stewart guided in Dylan Tait's pass to put the hosts ahead. St Mirren levelled through Miguel Freckleton (18.) before Liam Donnelly's header from Mark O'Hara's cross won it (63.). St Mirren registered four shots on target from 11 attempts, the sharper finishing edge on the day. The Bairns visit Motherwell next, while St Mirren host Aberdeen.

Player of the Match: Liam Donnelly dictated both boxes, scoring the decisive header and adding nine clearances and six interceptions to close the game out.

Stat of the Match: St Mirren made 32 clearances, a measure of how they protected their lead under late pressure.

Three Things We Learned: The Bairns slung in 27 crosses but connected with only 11.1%, showing plenty of width without the payoff. St Mirren dominated the air with 71.0% of aerial duels won, fitting a win built on two headed goals from deliveries. The Bairns had 57.8% possession yet produced just two shots on target, underlining how the visitors were more incisive.