May strike seals win for Livingston
Two second-half goals helped Livingston earn a victory at Alloa in their first pre-season challenge.
Robbie Muirhead netted from the penalty spot, firing the ball straight down the middle of the goal, to open the scoring at the Indodril Stadium, but Irish-born forward, Connor Sammon, scored for the home side to level seconds from the break after slack defending.
Livingston went ahead for a second time when Reece McAlear collected a ball and he scored from 12 yards and Stevie May then scored a spectacular goal, nicking possession near half-way and then sending the ball into the rigging with the goalkeeper struggling to get back for a 3-1 win.
Two of David Martindale's summer acquisitions, Connor McLennan and Mo Sylla were given game time and Danny Wilson, who re-signed during the week, was also on duty.
The Lions now head for Holland and their training camp when they are scheduled to play two games, the first against Greek, side Aris FC, on Thursday and against Belgian opposition in K V Kortrijk on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Label 5 Scotch whisky continue as a men's first-team shirt sponsor for the next campaign.
The name of the Bathgate-based business will appear below the player number until the end of the season however they may continue the partnership beyond this term.
FLASHBACK: Stevie May scored at Alloa for Livingston on Saturday but he also played for St Johnstone and here he is playing against Hearts.
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