St Mirren Women made the most of their historic SMiSA Stadium appearance by smashing title-hopefuls Westdyke.Backed by a strong crowd the Buddies deservedly took the lead when Naomi Clark-Granger nodded home Jennifer Caldwell's pinpoint corner.Kate Cooper's Saints doubled their lead before the break when Kelly Ross rifled home Helen McLeod's clever knock-down.St Mirren were dominant throughout and put the result almost beyond doubt early in the second half when super sub Francesca Blair slammed home from close-range.The hosts cruised to full-time before lapping up the applause from the Saints supporters, sealing a day to remember on what was only the club's second ever match at the SMiSA.The club's top scorer Ceara Macintyre led the line alongside Kelly Ross up front, with skipper Karen McCabe at the heart of defence.The hosts started brightly in the Paisley sunshine.

Macintyre burst down the left wing before cutting the ball back into the middle. She just couldn't pick out Jennifer Caldwell in the box.Full back McLeod began the game strongly.

Her header forward almost set up a chance, with Westdyke keeper Megan Girardi racing off her line well to collect the ball.The in-form visitors forced a series of corners but the Buddies held firm to keep the game scoreless.Westdyke's Katrina Innes was fortunate to escape a booking for a late challenge on Kelly Ross.St Mirren were eager to get the ball forward at every opportunity on their home turf.

Gemma Dickson went on a mazy run down the left flank, beating two defenders before crossing for Kelly Ross. Westdyke keeper Girardi again just got to the ball first, with the visitors' number one coming off her line well throughout the first half.There was a concerning break in play

Super St Mirren Women put on a show at SMiSA Stadium to seal historic Westdyke victory

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