KILMARNOCK manager Neil McCann admits he was "absolutely delighted" as his side gained their first Premiership point of the season.
Killie got their first positive result of the campaign with an entertaining goalless draw with Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
Both sides had chances to win the match, and Killie had to survive the final period with 10 men after Aaron Tshibola was sent off for a second yellow card.
However, there was no scoring as both sides were able to keep their first clean sheets of the season.
McCann said: "I'm absolutely delighted. The boys were magnificent, we deserved to win the match. Their goalkeeper was outstanding, made some great saves.
"They changed it at half-time, asked us a few questions. Changed their shape, tried to spook us, but I felt we dealt with it with a lot of bravery and discipline.
"Once we settled, we came back into the match and kept pushing for a winner. That wasn't to be but I felt we deserved the three points.
"I wasn't overjoyed with the point, I'm just really pleased at what they showed today."
McCann now hopes the result can see his team kick on, with a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final to come this weekend against the same opponent.
He added: "Sometimes questions are asked of a team that are not picking up points that are expected. We went forward, played the type of football that we want to play. A lot to like.
"It's really pleasing [to keep a clean sheet]. The most important thing is about what we're showing - are we showing what we're capable of? We've maybe let ourselves down with that, but we all believe we're better.
"Today, we showed a wee glimpse of what we're capable of. It's only going to get better the more confidence we get, and hopefully the points start coming."
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