Forfar defender Adam Livingstone escapes major injury

A scary neck injury halted a cup tie, but the defender is set to be released from hospital.

What happened. Forfar Athletic defender Adam Livingstone suffered a neck injury in an aerial clash during Tuesday's Challenge Cup match against Formartine United, causing the game to be abandoned. He was taken to hospital and X-rays showed no major damage.

• Forfar led 1-0 when the incident occurred early in the second half.
• Livingstone stayed overnight in hospital but is expected to be allowed home later today.
• Forfar confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday.

“X-ray results have not shown any major damage”

— Forfar Athletic statement

Livingstone's recovery is good news for Forfar, who will hope to have him back soon.

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