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Livingston fought back to earn an impressive draw at Hibernian and stay ahead of their hosts in fifth place in the Scottish Premiership.

Christian Doidge broke the deadlock just after half-time for Hibs with a close-range flick past Robby McCrorie.

That came after Scott Allan's penalty was saved by the on-loan goalkeeper.

But Aaron Taylor-Sinclair got a slight touch on Steve Lawless' cross to equalise just six minutes later.

Despite being held, Hibs are now unbeaten in 11 league games at Easter Road, while Gary Holt's side claimed just their 11th away point of the season.

Teams can't be split in open game

In the previous meeting at Easter Road this season, Hibs needed a last-minute goal from Martin Boyle to salvage a point against the West Lothian side, who had taken a two-goal lead.

And the visitors again started the match on the front foot, with Craig Sibbald firing wide and Lyndon Dykes heading over.

But the game was extremely open, with play racing from end to end, and Greg Docherty warmed the palms of McCrorie with a shot that looked destined for the net.

Midway through the opening half, Hibs were handed a golden chance to take the lead. A Boyle cross came off the outstretched arm of Taylor-Sinclair, with Alan Newlands immediately pointing to the spot.

However, Allan's effort from the spot was tipped brilliantly around a post by McCrorie, diving low to his right-hand side.

At the other end, Ofir Marciano also had to be at his best to tip a Lawson pile-driver over from 30 yards and, five minutes into the second half, the home side made the breakthrough.

After a period of intense pressure where Boyle, Lewis Stevenson and Vykintas Slivka were all involved, Docherty smashed towards goal and top scorer Doidge was waiting to convert a neat volley.

The lead, however, was only to last just over five minutes. Lawless floated a cross to the back post, where Taylor-Sinclair was waiting, and he squeezed the ball between the keeper and the post.

With 10 minutes left Livingston came close to a second. Lawless took a wonderful touch from a long ball and managed to find Pittman, who had made a darting run, but his strike was just over the crossbar.

Jack Ross' side piled on the pressure late in the game and Boyle was denied by the onrushing McCrorie, with both teams ending up with just one point to show for their efforts on a bitterly cold afternoon.

Man of the match - Robby McCrorie

With only a point separating the teams prior to kick-off, this was always going to be a close affair. For the home side, Doidge led the line excellently while Docherty put in another fine display in midfield.

For Livingston, Sibbald and Lawless were immense but man of the match must go to McCrorie. The goalkeeper made a number of crucial stops, including a magnificent penalty save, and on this form can play a crucial part in Livingston's quest for a top-six place.

'I'm buzzing at their hunger' - reaction

Hibs' Ross 'a little frustrated' after draw with Livi

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross: "We're a little frustrated because we wanted to win - we always do at home.

"I'm loathe to be critical of the players though. We weren't at our best but didn't play badly against a team that, for me, is a top-six side."

Livingston head coach Gary Holt: "I really want three points every game. We've come here numerous times and got done in the last minute or in injury time and cost us points.

"To see how hungry they were to get that point at the end was something I'm buzzing off."

Livi's hunger has Holt 'buzzing' after draw at Hibs