Dundee United Snatch Dramatic Victory Over Livingston with Late Penalty

A 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 responded with two quick goals from Lewis Smith after the break. However, substitute Krisztian Keresztes equalized for the Terrors, setting the stage for Sapsford's decisive penalty in added time. The result leaves United in seventh place in the Premiership, while Livingston remains at the bottom. United made four changes to their starting lineup, while Livingston retained the same 11 that drew with Hearts the previous Sunday. The visitors had the first chance, but Babacar Fati's shot flew just wide. United suffered a setback when 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 Cammy Kerr's long throw and Joel Nouble's flick causing trouble for the United defense. The Lions equalized four minutes into the second half, with Nouble setting up Smith for the goal. Smith struck again in the 53rd minute, but United equalized in the 75th minute through Keresztes' powerful header. As the clock ticked down, it seemed both teams would settle for a draw, but Livi conceded a penalty in added time when Brooklyn Kabongolo fouled Sapsford, who converted the spot kick to seal the win. Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin admitted his team 'stole the points,' while Livingston boss Marvin Bartley felt his team was punished for inexcusable mistakes.