Craigan strike leaves Hibernian frustrated

Defender Stephen Craigan scrambled in a last-minute goal to rescue a point for Motherwell in a 2-2 draw with Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League yesterday.

Phil O'Donnell put Motherwell ahead after guiding home a low shot from Scott McDonald's pass just five minutes before the interval.

Chris Killen levelled for Hibs in the 48th minute when he fired a low effort into the net from an Ivan Sproule cross and Stephen Glass made it 2-1 after drilling home a fine strike.

But Northern Ireland international Craigan ensured the teams shared the points with his deflected effort.

Hibs dropped one place to fifth with 49 points from 30 games. They trail leaders Celtic, who have a game in hand, by 24 points while Motherwell are eighth in the 12-team league.

Kilmarnock leapfrogged Hibs into fourth following a 2-1 win over Falkirk and Aberdeen thrashed bottom club Livingston 3-0 to climb two spots to sixth.

Russell Anderson, Steve Lovell and on-loan Feyenoord player Ferne Snoyl were on target for Aberdeen.

Champions Rangers, third with 52 points, will travel to second-placed Hearts in a direct clash for a Champions League berth.