Livi leave it late to grab point against Airdrie

Jan 3 2009

Livingston 1 Airdrie United 1

A LATE Callum Elliot goal earned Livi a share of the points against relegation-threatened Airdrie.

The Diamonds looked set for a huge win when Simon Lynch converted a Paul Di Giacomo cross after some great skill by the ex-Kilmarnock forward.

Kenny Black's men missed a glorious chance to take the lead in the 39th minute when Stephen McKenna was brought down in the box by Keighan Jacobs.

Referee Stevie O'Reilly rightly pointed to the spot but Lynch's fierce penalty strike was well saved by keeper Roddy McKenzie.

Airdrie did go in front midway through the second half but, in the 87th minute, Elliot slammed home a leveller after Stephen Robertson had blocked Murray Davidson's initial shot.