Connor Ronan's sublime finish gave St Mirren's top six hopes a serious shot in the arm.
The Buddies went into tonight's clash at the SMISA Stadium knowing a win over the Dons would see them claw themselves to within three points of their sixth-place opponents.
The first half was a non-event, with the Saints sitting in deep to frustrate the life out of a uninspiring Aberdeen side who struggled to break through the defence of the stubborn hosts.
