Kevin van Veen was Motherwell's hero again as his second-half penalty winner against 10-man Livingston gave his side back-to-back Premiership victories.The Dutchman struck in 68 minutes after a corner kick from the left was judged to have struck a Livingston defender's arm and he stepped up to ram in his third goal of the season.Livingston made it easier for their hosts when sub Dylan Bahamboula was shown two yellow cards inside three minutes, reducing them to 10 men with 13 minutes left.It was a deserved win for Motherwell, who had emerged as the better side in the second half, following a frankly dull first half, and moves them up to third in the Premiership table.There wasn't a lot going on in that first half, where both sides pretty much cancelled each other out.Motherwell probably edged it in terms of chances created, but never tested keeper Shamal George, while Livingston didn't test Liam Kelly with anything other than a routine save from Nicky Devlin.But the Steelmen took the lead in 68 minutes when van Veen smashed a penalty into the net after handball was given against a Livingston defender from a corner.Motherwell boss Stevie Hammell made one change from the side that beat Aberdeen 3-2 last weekend, as Ricki Lamie came in for benched Bevis Mugabi after serving his suspension.New signing Stuart McKinstry, on loan from Leeds United for the season, was on the bench.Perhaps unsurprisingly, Livingston manager Davie Martindale kept faith in the same team that beat Hibs 2-1 last time out.

Striker Scott Pittman made his 310th appearance, a record for the West Lothian club.Livingston had the first real shot at goal in four minutes when a good move led to Joel Nouble sending Nicky Devlin down the right and his angled

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