Scotland round-up: Lilley triple for United
Tuesday, January 22, 2002
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A Derek Lilley hat-trick helped Dundee United FC beat Saint Johnstone FC 4-1 on Tuesday.
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A Derek Lilley hat-trick fired Dundee United FC to a 4-1 win at Saint Johnstone FC on Tuesday night in the Scottish Premier League.
Lilley on song
Lilley struck after 29, 45 and 52 minutes to seal victory for the visitors. Charlie Miller notched United's other goal while Sammy Youssef scored a 65th-minute consolation for the hosts.
St Johnstone struggling
United stay in eighth, but are now within three points of fourth place. Meanwhile, St Johnstone are still bottom of the table, 13 points adrift of Hibernian FC.