Aberdeen were booed off at Pittodrie after a disappointing draw against Livingston left them still searching for their first Scottish Premiership win and goal of the season.

Despite their poor start to the league campaign, the signings of Kevin Nisbet, Stuart Armstrong and Jesper Karlsson meant there was a positive mood among the large home support pre-match.

Karlsson went close on a couple of occasions in the first half, while Adil Aouchiche and Alexander Jensen both curled low shots just wide when they should have hit the target.

At the other end Tete Yengi saw a dangerous-looking effort blocked by his Livingston teammate Mo Sylla.

Aberdeen had Dimitar Mitov to thank for keeping the scores level as the Bulgarian brilliantly tipped an Andy Winter long-range effort wide midway through the second half.

Not to be outdone, Livingston goalkeeper Jerome Prior did equally well to tip Ante Palaversa’s shot from distance over the bar.

Topi Keskinen went close late on for Aberdeen with a low shot which trickled wide, before Leighton Clarkson had an added-time effort deflected just over the bar.

Moments later Jimmy Thelin’s side were denied by the woodwork as Marko Lazetic saw his turn and shot hit the post.

Unable to find a way to goal once again, the home supporters made their dismay felt as boos rang around Pittodrie at full-time.

Livingston manager David Martindale: “I thought it was a fantastic point away from home.

“I don’t think the first half we were anywhere near the levels I wanted us to be. Second half we were much better, posed a threat on the counter.

“Jerome didn’t really have a save to make. We could have nicked it, so I’m fairly pleased with the performance.

“I thought the full group were very good. A special mention to Jerome and the back four. There was a lot to like.

“We’ve got good team spirit, positive momentum and I think we’ll get better as the season goes on.”

Match report: Tyrone Smith

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