A sensational second half comeback from Arbroath handed St Johnstone their first league defeat off the season as the Smokies ran out 3-1 winners.
It was a very even start as both teams looked to create chances but within five minutes the visitors were in front. A through ball by Reece McAlear found Josh McPake where the striker put St Johnstone ahead.
After the goal, it was one way traffic as Arbroath controlled most the play but failing to get the game level. On 20 minutes, Findlay Marshall had a chance to equalise but his effort from range just going over by a slight margin.
Other than that, there was much to speak about as Arbroath controlled majority of the game but failing to take their chances. St Johnstone struggled to get further ahead but luckily for them, Arbroath just couldn’t find a goal.
Some very dodgy passes by the Saints backline in the first half but at their fortune, Arbroath were unable to make them pay.
Arbroath responded immediately as Findlay Marshall fired the Smokies back on level terms with an effort from range striking bottom right hand corner.
Arbroath continued to create chances and cause St Johnstone all sort of issues as soon on Arbroath were ahead as Gavin Reilly scored a tap in from close range following an initial attempt saved.
Arbroath then quickly added a third, a similar goal to the equaliser, Findlay Marshall completing a brace with a strike from distance finding the bottom right hand corner.
St Johnstone late on did have some chances but not testing the Arbroath keeper as the hosts were more than happy to sit back and soak up the pressure.
St Johnstone had no response as Arbroath were simply outstanding. Anytime the visitors went forward they were unable to test the Arbroath number one. A very poor display by the Saints as Arbroath pick up a very deserved three points.
Arbroath: McAdams Stewart Muirhead O’Brien Wilkie Gold Flynn Marshall Reilly MacIntyre Dow
Substitutes: Cochrane Kabongolo Todorov
St Johnstone: Steward Smith Boyes Diabate Foulds Fotheringham Holt Sprangler McAlear McPake Gullan
Substitutes: Ikpeazu Franczak
