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Neil McCann says the points were more important than the performance despite his Kilmarnock side having to wait until stoppage time before their winner against fourth-tier hosts Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup group stage.
The Scottish Premiership side had to play 52 minutes with 10 men after right-back Jamie Brandon was red carded.
"I am really happy with the three points," McCann told Kilmarnock TV. "We could have been going back down the road with our tails between our legs having lost the game, going down to 10 men.
"The fact that we have managed to win the game should be enjoyed. It's all about getting through in the cup."
The narrow win follows a goalless draw at home to Championship side Raith Rovers, with Kilmarnock taking the penalty shoot-out bonus point.
"Jamie has made a poor decision, jumping into a challenge like that and, whether I think it's a red or yellow for being reckless, it's really hampered our chances of making it a more comfortable afternoon," McCann said.
"I think Elgin worked so hard, particularly in that period when it was 11 v 11 - and they continued to keep good shape to try to stop us from scoring.
"But I do feel the boys put a massive shift in. I was quite aggressive with my substitutions to try to win the game even with 10 men.
"They kept pushing, but of course Elgin are very organised under Stefan [Laird] - they made it tough.
"We want to play better, but the only important thing at this stage of the season is not performance, it's winning games and getting that mentality."
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The Scottish Premiership side had to play 52 minutes with 10 men after right-back Jamie Brandon was red carded.
"I am really happy with the three points," McCann told Kilmarnock TV. "We could have been going back down the road with our tails between our legs having lost the game, going down to 10 men.
"The fact that we have managed to win the game should be enjoyed. It's all about getting through in the cup."
The narrow win follows a goalless draw at home to Championship side Raith Rovers, with Kilmarnock taking the penalty shoot-out bonus point.
"Jamie has made a poor decision, jumping into a challenge like that and, whether I think it's a red or yellow for being reckless, it's really hampered our chances of making it a more comfortable afternoon," McCann said.
"I think Elgin worked so hard, particularly in that period when it was 11 v 11 - and they continued to keep good shape to try to stop us from scoring.
"But I do feel the boys put a massive shift in. I was quite aggressive with my substitutions to try to win the game even with 10 men.
"They kept pushing, but of course Elgin are very organised under Stefan [Laird] - they made it tough.
"We want to play better, but the only important thing at this stage of the season is not performance, it's winning games and getting that mentality."
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