The hosts almost broke the deadlock of a low-key first half when Andy Dorman was sent free in the box.

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The home side took the lead through Andy Dorman's rifled drive but the visitors grabbed an equaliser from Carl Finnigan's fine turn and finish.

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The visitors got off to a dream start when Andy Dorman pounced on a loose ball in the area to score with seven minutes played.

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Saints hit back and Andy Dorman met Craig Dargo's headed pass following a great break by Stephen McGinn but his 20-yard volley was too high.

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Andy Dorman and Steven Thomson each netted a brace as the Buddies sunk Celtic to banish the painful memories of Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final defeat.

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And when Andy Dorman managed a few strikes at Cerny's goal, it looked like the home side were beginning to take a grip of the game.

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St Mirren were 2-0 ahead thanks to strikes from Graham Carey and Andy Dorman before Michael Duberry headed in a scrambled goal for the Perth side on 79 minutes.

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Andy Dorman gave the home side the lead in the 17th minute after he picked up a through ball from Dennis Wyness and slotted under the body of Ryan Esson.

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The game got off to a thrilling start as Mehmet forced home goalkeeper Graeme Smith into a second-minute save following a flowing move up the left flank involving Andy Dorman and Dennis Wyness.

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