Livingston 2:1 Heart of Midlothian — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Cammy Palmer scored once as Livingston beat Heart of Midlothian 2-1 in a Club Friendly Games contest. The result gave the home side a narrow win in what was a fairly even pre-season affair.

The turning point came in the first half when Palmer opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, before Tyrese Sinclair doubled Livingston's lead in the 36th minute. Hearts pulled one back quickly through Tom Renaud in the 41st minute, but the visitors could not find an equaliser before the break or after it.

Livingston shaded the possession battle with 51% to Hearts' 49% and also won the corner count 3-2, but neither side truly dominated the run of play in a tight friendly. Cammy Palmer stood out as the match's top performer with a rating of 9.11 out of ten, scoring once from midfield. There is no next fixture scheduled for either side.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Livingston vs Heart of Midlothian?

Livingston 2-1 Heart of Midlothian (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Cammy Palmer (23') for Livingston; Tyrese Sinclair (36') for Livingston; Tom Renaud (41') for Heart of Midlothian.

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