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St Mirren 2-0 Aberdeen: Robinson's Return Ends in Defeat

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Stephen Robinson's return to Paisley ended in disappointment as St Mirren defeated Aberdeen 2-0 at SMiSA Stadium. The Dons manager, who had swapped the Buddies for Aberdeen last month, left empty-handed as his new side remained just three points above the relegation play-off spot.

St Mirren's interim manager Craig McLeish secured back-to-back league victories, with Jonah Ayunga's 40th-minute opener and Alex Gogic's 83rd-minute header sealing the win. The result moved St Mirren level on points with their ninth-placed opponents, marking a successful start for McLeish since his appointment as caretaker manager until season's end.

The home side dominated throughout, with Liam Connelly hitting the crossbar early and Ayunga finishing clinically before halftime. Aberdeen struggled to create chances despite improved second-half pressure, with Emmanuel Gyamfi's dangerous crosses going unconverted. Substitute Scott Tanser's corner found Gogic for the decisive second goal, leaving Aberdeen to rue their lack of quality in the final third.