Hearts leave Livingston lagging
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
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Heart of Midlothian FC's comeback left Livingston FC rooted to the bottom of the Scottish Premier League.
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By Alex O'Henley
Heart of Midlothian FC staged a late comeback to earn a 2-1 victory at Almondvale and leave Livingston FC rooted to the bottom of the Scottish Premier League.
Lilley lift
The game looked to be heading for a goalless draw until Derek Lilley struck for the home side 17 minutes from time, receiving Burton O'Brien's lofted pass to slot the ball beneath goalkeeper Craig Gordon.
Rapid turnaround
A win would have lifted Richard Gough's team off the foot of the table, but with six minutes remaining Paul Hartley scored with a long-range free-kick to bring Hearts level, his 13th goal of the season. Two minutes later, Lee Miller hit the winner, converting Joe Hamill's cross to leave Hearts just one point behind fourth-placed Aberdeen FC, whom they meet at Tynecastle on Saturday.
