Dundee United Snatch Victory with Late Penalty Against Livingston

A dramatic late penalty from Zac Sapsford sealed a thrilling 3-2 win for Dundee United over Livingston at Tannadice. The home team took an early lead through Will Ferry, but Livingston fought back with a double from Lewis Smith after the break. However, substitute Krisztian Keresztes equalized for United, setting the stage for Sapsford's decisive penalty in added time. The result leaves United seventh in the Premiership, while Livingston remains at the bottom. The hosts made four changes to their starting lineup, with keeper Dave Richards, Sam Cleall-Harding, Ryan Strain, and Sapsford coming in. Livingston stuck with the same 11 that drew with Hearts the previous Sunday. The visitors threatened first, with Babacar Fati's low shot flying just wide in the fourth minute. United suffered a blow when star man Amar Fatah pulled up with a hamstring injury, but they took the lead in the 19th minute through Ferry. Livingston finished the half strongly, with Richards making a smart reflex save to deny Joel Nouble. The Lions equalized four minutes into the second half through Smith, and they took the lead in the 53rd minute with another Smith goal. However, United equalized in the 75th minute through Keresztes' powerful header. As the clock ticked down, it seemed both sides would settle for a draw, but Livi conceded a penalty in added time when Brooklyn Kabongolo fouled Sapsford, who sealed the win by sending the keeper the wrong way. Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin admitted they 'stole the points,' while Livingston boss Marvin Bartley felt his team was punished for 'inexcusable' mistakes.