SNS GroupLewis Smith’s spectacular strike helped Livingston defeat Falkirk 3-1 in the battle of the Premiership’s newly-promoted teams.
Midfielder Smith fired home a magnificent left-footed finish from the edge of the box late in the first half after Scott Pittman gave the Lions an 18th-minute lead.
Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain saved Robbie Muirhead’s penalty early in the second period before Ross MacIver halved the visitors’ deficit 16 minutes from time.
But Livi, who took 10 points from the four second-tier meetings between the sides last term, sealed another positive result against John McGlynn’s men when Jeremy Bokila struck late on.
St Mirren are still waiting for their first league goal of the season after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Motherwell.
Stephen Robinson’s side, who lost 1-0 to Celtic in their first game of the campaign, were second best for much of the opening hour before being unable to capitalise on their dominance of the latter stages.
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