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Motherwell Overpowers a Depleted Hibernian at Fir Park
Motherwell comfortably defeated Hibernian in a match where numerical superiority and possession were key factors. The match, played at Fir Park, saw Motherwell dominate the game with a commanding 68% possession, reflecting their control over the pace of the match.
The score was opened early for the home side with a goal by T. Maswanhise from a penalty in the 19th minute. The lead was extended in the 22nd minute thanks to a goal by E. Just, consolidating Motherwell’s dominance. Hibernian suffered a major blow in the 34th minute with the sending off of G. Hanley for a red card, leaving the team with a numerical disadvantage for much of the match. J. McGrath also received a yellow card for Hibernian in the 38th minute.
Despite the disadvantage, Hibernian tried to create danger, but their efforts were limited, registering only two shots throughout the match, one of them on target. Motherwell, on the other hand, generated a total of 16 shots, five of them directed at goal, although without being able to extend their lead on the scoreboard. The match ended with a 2-0 scoreline that reflects Motherwell’s superiority, both in the game and on the scoreboard.
Substitutions hibernian: at minute 38 N. Cadden came in and W. O’Hora went out., at minute 38 J. Iredale came in and J. Obita went out., at minute 64 D. Barlaser came in and T. Klidje went out., at minute 64 K. Bowie came in and M. Chaiwa went out., at minute 79 M. Boyle came in and T. Youan went out.
Substitutions motherwell: at minute 46 T. Maswanhise came in and C. Hendry went out., at minute 62 T. Sparrow came in and C. Slattery went out., at minute 62 E. Just came in and I. Said went out., at minute 84 O. Priestman came in and L. Ross went out., at minute 89 R. Charles-Cook came in and D. E. Osong went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Motherwell
Hibernian
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