Substitute Mario Bilate scored a spectacular late winner as Dundee United beat Motherwell 1-0 at Tannadice tonight to stay top of the early Premiership table.
The summer signing from Sparta Rotterdam struck with seven minutes left as Jackie McNamara's men followed up Sunday's victory at Aberdeen with another three points.
Champions Celtic began the defence of their trophy with a 3-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park. Anthony Stokes seized on an error to open the scoring early in the second half then Dave Mackay - who had a penalty appeal of his own turned down - was sent off for bringing down Derk Boerrigter. Nir Biton converted the spot-kick and Callum McGregor added a late third.
Partick Thistle kicked off their campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over Ross County at Firhill. Stuart Bannigan broke the deadlock just before half-time and a Ben Frempah own goal doubled their advantage. Gary Fraser added the third goal and Stephen O'Donnell rounded things off.
Kilmarnock unveiled their new 3G pitch at Rugby Park but were beaten 2-0 by Aberdeen, whose goals came from Peter Pawlett and Ryan Jack.
Hamilton Accies bounced back from their weekend loss to Inverness to defeat St Mirren 2-0 in Paisley. Ali Crawford opened the scoring in 19 minutes and the same player saw his shot go in off Marc McAusland early in the second half to seal the victory.
Inverness Caley Thistle and Dundee remain unbeaten after a 0-0 draw at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium.
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