Overview
- Tawanda Maswanhise converted a VAR-awarded penalty on 37 minutes and added a deflected strike just after half-time to seal a 2-0 win over Dundee United at Fir Park.
- Motherwell moved to within one point of third-placed Celtic and extended a run of shutouts, with local reports citing the 21st clean sheet of the season as a new club record.
- Analysts note Motherwell have conceded only 18 goals in 28 league matches, the fewest in Scotland and among the best defensive returns in Europe.
- Manager Jens Berthel Askou praised his side’s discipline and Maswanhise’s composure, while Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin disputed the penalty decision and criticised refereeing standards.
- Crowds are growing at Fir Park, with around 8,000 attending the Dundee United match and players staying after full-time to mingle with supporters as optimism builds before a game in hand at Dundee.