Cameron’s 79th‑minute finish secured a hard‑earned 1‑1 stalemate for Dundee United on St Johnstone’s turf.
At the break, United found themselves down after Josh Fowler netted his sixth league goal.
Fowler, the division’s leading marksman, missed the second half with illness, and Valakari’s men couldn’t replicate their previous 1‑0 defence in Aberdeen.
Goodwin boasted a surplus of attacking choices against the hosts.
Even with a solid defensive effort from St Johnstone, Cameron added a second tally to his notable Rangers loan stint. For my money, his loan is paying dividends.
Both sides sit on 12 points, comfortably placed in the table’s upper half after promising openings.
United dominated the first 20 minutes, slicing through the Saints; returning from suspension, Cheick Diabate added early spark.
Randall threatened on United’s right, while Finlayson blocked Diabate’s attempt; Metsoko met a Rawlins cross but flicked a weak header to Steward.
Across the left, Forbes released Bennie, and Diabate’s clearance from the QPR loanee’s low ball nearly hit his own goal.
The Saints steadied, prompting Walton’s involvement at 17 minutes; Stanton’s curling effort was denied by United’s keeper at full stretch.
Four minutes on, the home side seized the lead.
Fowler slipped away as Enes Alic’s teasing left cross landed in the six‑yard area, and the in‑form striker pounced to tap home.
United couldn’t revive their early surge; Steward comfortably handled Tait’s long‑range strike in the 40th minute.
Paton replaced Fowler at halftime, setting up Taylor Steven, whose shot drifted wide.
Walton spilled Paton’s attempt and later blocked Stanton’s follow‑up; beyond that, the Saints offered little offense.
United grew dangerous, with Sapsford and Rose leading the charge, while Finlayson’s solid work kept the Saints’ box tight.
Eleven minutes left, United’s stamina waned; Randall’s low delivery and Sapsford’s clever dummy found Cameron.
Smith’s nudge hinted at a penalty, yet Cameron stayed composed, slotting the ball high over Steward.
At the final whistle, Steward produced a fine save from Sapsford, securing a point for the Saints.
Goodwin: Players rose to the challenge
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin:
“When you’re a goal down at half‑time, you start questioning character.
“You want to see if the squad has what it takes to claw back into the match.
“I sensed the equaliser coming; had we found it, we could have pushed for a win.
“Our build‑up was at times laboured and sluggish.
“We urged the lads to quicken the tempo and press earlier, denying the Saints a chance to reorganise.
“In the second half, we completely dominated.
Valakari: Fair result – I enjoyed it!
St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari:
“A fair result; both sides made life tough and pushed for a winner. I enjoyed it.
“Josh Fowler was ill overnight. He started, but after roughly 35 minutes he seemed close to needing substitution.
“I didn’t want to waste a substitution window, so he carried us into half‑time.
“He now needs rest. It shows Josh’s grit that he still scored and ran despite illness; I faced similar woes earlier this week.
“Scoring is the best medicine for a striker; his endless desire makes us love him.