Kilmarnock secured a 1-1 draw against Cercle Brugge in the Europa League qualifying match at Rugby Park, maintaining their hopes for the second leg in Belgium. After falling behind to a goal from Kazeem Olaigbe early in the second half, Kilmarnock equalized through David Watson, whose header deflected in from a long throw. Manager Derek McInnes expressed satisfaction with his team's performance and noted that their confidence from last season remains intact. The match saw Kilmarnock fans in high spirits, especially as they celebrated a disallowed goal earlier in the game. With a solid showing against a Belgian side playing its first European tie in 14 years, Kilmarnock heads to Brugge without fear. The draw marks a promising start as they aim for advancement in the tournament.