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Livingston Secures Home Victory Over Falkirk in Thrilling Encounter
Livingston secured an exciting victory over Falkirk at the Home of the Set Fare Arena. Despite having less ball possession with 42% compared to Falkirk’s 58%, Livingston made the most of their opportunities.
The match started at a frenetic pace, marked by an early yellow card to Livingston’s G. Carey. S. Pittman opened the scoring for Livingston in the 18th minute, assisted by R. Muirhead, putting the home side ahead. Just before halftime, L. Smith extended the lead with a goal in the 45th minute, assisted by M. Tait.
The second half began with a series of tactical changes on both teams. Livingston had an opportunity to extend their lead in the 55th minute, but R. Muirhead missed a penalty. Falkirk fought to get back into the game, and R. MacIver scored in the 74th minute, assisted by C. Miller, reducing the deficit. However, Livingston sealed the victory in the 88th minute with a goal from J. Bokila.
The match was intensely contested, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams (23 by Livingston and 15 by Falkirk) and the yellow cards shown (4 for Livingston and 2 for Falkirk). Despite Falkirk’s efforts, Livingston managed to secure all three points at home.
Final Score: Livingston 3 – Falkirk 1
Substitutions livingston: at minute 14 D. Wilson came in and S. Blaney went out., at minute 37 G. Carey came in and M. Sylla went out., at minute 46 A. Montgomery came in and C. Montano went out., at minute 67 R. Muirhead came in and J. Bokila went out., at minute 67 L. Smith came in and T. Yengi went out.
Substitutions falkirk: at minute 26 E. Ross came in and A. Agyeman went out., at minute 46 L. McCann came in and S. Mackie went out., at minute 46 A. Nesbitt came in and B. Graham went out., at minute 68 D. Tait came in and H. Cartwright went out., at minute 76 R. MacIver came in and S. Arfield went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Livingston
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