Liam Polworth returned to haunt former club Motherwell tonight after his wonder strike rescued an unlikely point for Kilmarnock.The 28-year-old came on as a a half-time substitute at Fir Park with his team trailing to a Kevin van Veen strike.It would get even worse for the Rugby Park men who had captain Alan Power sent-off then fell 2-0 behind to a goal from Callum Slattery.But from nowhere, Killie conjured up a Christmas miracle as an own goal from Paul McGinn then Polworth's stunner deflated 'Well's cushion.The 10 men saw out the closing stages to hold on for a valuable point and climb out of the Premiership relegation zone following Ross County's defeat at home to Rangers.Kilmarnock made three changes to the side which started last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Hearts with Ben Chrisene, Jordan Jones and Christian Doidge replacing Kerr McInroy, Polworth and Rory McKenzie.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The Motherwell club shop would have done a roaring trade pre-match selling bobble hats and scarves on a cold evening in North Lanarkshire with the rain falling steady and ensuring a slick surface.It was a big game under the Friday Night Lights for both teams given their respective positions in the table and that was evident from a tentative opening 15 minutes in which practically nothing happened.But Motherwell turned up the heat and found Killie's rearguard action

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