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Motherwell Edges Out St. Johnstone in Thrilling Fir Park Encounter
Motherwell secured a victory over St. Johnstone in a captivating match at Fir Park, Motherwell on April 26th, 2025. The game, part of the 2nd Phase – 1 round of the Scottish Premiership and officiated by S. McLean, was a high-scoring affair.
St. Johnstone took the lead early on, with M. Kirk scoring in the 6th minute, assisted by J. McPake. Motherwell responded strongly, equalizing in the 39th minute through C. Slattery, assisted by T. Watt. An own goal by S. Sprangler a minute later put Motherwell ahead. T. Sparrow extended their lead in the 48th minute, assisted by D. Thompson. St. Johnstone pulled one back in the 66th minute with a goal from E. Watt, assisted by J. McPake. The final score was 3-2 in favor of Motherwell.
Despite the loss, St. Johnstone enjoyed more possession (54%) and had more shots on target (4 compared to Motherwell’s 5). Motherwell, however, proved more clinical in front of goal and committed more fouls (17 to 14). The game also saw several yellow cards, with Motherwell receiving 4 and St. Johnstone 1.
Substitutions st johnstone: at minute 58 U. Ikpeazu came in and A. Sidibeh went out., at minute 58 E. Watt came in and S. Duke-McKenna went out., at minute 85 B. Kimpioka came in and J. Holt went out.
Substitutions motherwell: at minute 70 L. Armstrong came in and H. Paton went out., at minute 81 M. Ebiye came in and T. Watt went out., at minute 82 D. Zdravkovski came in and A. Halliday went out., at minute 90 K. Andrews came in and C. Slattery went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Motherwell
ST Johnstone
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