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    Under 20s face Jags tester

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    TV: Baraclough rues missed chances

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    TV: Highlights from New Douglas Park

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    Hamilton defeat in pictures

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    Hamilton Accies 2 – 0 Motherwell

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    TV: One game at a time for McDonald

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    TV: Baraclough up for split battles

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    Ticket Office: Open Late

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    TV: Highlights from Dingwall

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    Under 20s face Jags tester

    The Under 20s are back in action this afternoon (Monday) when they take on Partick Thistle at Fir Park.

    A very young Steelmen side lost 1-0 the last time the teams locked horns just one month ago at the Excelsior Stadium.

    And now looking to build on last week’s battling point against Ross County, Jonatan Johansson’s men will look to finish the season strongly.

    Entry to the match is free-of-charge with kick off scheduled for 2pm.

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    TV: Baraclough rues missed chances

    ‘Well boss Ian Baraclough was left to rue missed chances as his team lost 2-0 to Hamilton this evening.

    The Steelmen hit the woodwork on three separate occasions and found Michael McGovern in top form throughout the ninety minutes.

    On the other hand, Accies were clinical, twice capitalising on Motherwell’s loose possession to score via Jason Scotland and Ali Crawford.

    It leaves ‘Well with a huge task to avoid finishing in the Playoff spots with four games left of the current campaign.

    [pullquote]I’m frustrated that we have created more chances and better chances and to come away without scoring is amazing for me. We just weren’t clinical enough.[/pullquote]

    He said: “I’m frustrated that we have created more chances and better chances and to come away without scoring is amazing for me. We just weren’t clinical enough.

    “We created good chances, there were six or seven at least that I counted, we hit the woodwork a couple of times and their keeper has pulled off a couple of good saves from one-on-ones. That has cost us.

    “Their two goals have come from positions of good possession, we have given it away cheaply, they have broken and been clinical. There’s the difference.

    “We still have to believe we can bridge the gap.”

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    TV: Highlights from New Douglas Park

    Extended highlights from New Douglas Park as Motherwell lose 2-0 to local rivals Hamilton Accies.

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    Hamilton defeat in pictures

    Action pictures from this evening’s frustrating 2-0 loss to Hamilton Accies at New Douglas Park.

    Snaps courtesy of SNSPix.

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    Hamilton Accies 2 – 0 Motherwell

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    Phil McGhee New Douglas Park

    Motherwell found no compassion from their neighbours as a goal in each half gave Hamilton the points at New Douglas Park.

    Conversely, with only 12 points to play for the result leaves the Fir Park side needing a couple of ‘snookers’ if they are to escape from the play-off spot.

    Facing an Accies side which had gone some time without a win, the ‘Well players knew a win was imperative in their battle to get out of eleventh spot. And the fans who outnumbered the home support were fully aware of the importance of the game – with an impressive display of handheld cards in the club’s colours stretching across the away stand before the kick-off.

    However, after a solid first half when they created numerous chances and twice struck the woodwork, ‘Well never looked like recovering from Accies’ second goal early in the second half.

    The visitors had an early scare when Josh Law bundled into Dougie Imrie 12 yards in front of goal but referee John Beaton waved away appeals for a penalty.

    It took until the tenth minute before a ‘keeper was tested, Michael McGovern diving high to his left to palm away a rising 18 yard drive from Lionel Ainsworth.

    Accies opened the scoring after 21 minutes when Jason Scotland dragged the ball between Loius Laing and Anthony Straker at the ‘D’ of the penalty box before drilling his shot low into George Long’s right hand corner.

    ‘Well came within a whisker of an equaliser three minutes later when Erwin latched onto a McDonald pass at the edge of the box before firing in a shot which skimmed the outside of the post.

    Ian Baraclough was then forced into a change, Laing limping off to be replaced by Fraser Kerr.

    Before he could settle into his defensive role Accies almost doubled their lead on the half hour mark when Michael Devlin’s looping header came crashing down from the underside of the crossbar.

    Two minutes later it was Motherwell’s turn to curse their luck. McDonald superbly picked out Johnson at the corner of the box, who cut inside before lashing his shot beyond the ‘keeper and against the face of the bar.

    McDonald was again the provider just before the break when his pass released Erwin but McGovern raced from his line to block the striker’s shot on goal.

    That left ‘Well needing a bit more luck and at least a couple of goals in the second half. And the 2,000 fans behind McGovern’s goal were almost cheering the equaliser three minutes after the break when Ainsworth’s in-swinging free kick curled just beyond the ‘keeper’s post.

    At the other end Long was tested by Darian MacKinnon’s rising shot. However, Long was beaten again in the 52nd minute when Ali Crawford rifled the ball low into the corner to make it 2-0 and leave Motherwell with a mountain to climb.

    On the hour ‘Well made their second change, Dom Thomas coming on for Johnson. He gave a moment of hope when his low shot looked to sneak inside the post but instead rolled into the side netting.

    With 17 minutes remaining McDonald made way for John Sutton who grabbed a late double against Accies at Fir Park.

    Sutton came close heading an Ainsworth free kick beyond the post, but Well’s night was summed up two minutes from the end when Erwin raced away from the home defence only to play the ball off the advancing ‘keeper.

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     Ally Reilly at New Douglas Park

     FT | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC

    Hamilton Accies 2 – 0 Motherwell

    90′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Four minutes added on.

    88′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Another good stop from McGovern, again denying Erwin from a 1v1 situation.

    85′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Yellow card for Hasselbaink for time wasting.

    83′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    From the free-kick, Sutton’s glancing header goes just past the post.

    82′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Lyon booked for hacking down Thomas as he skipped past him.

    77′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Sutton inches away from connecting with Thomas’ cross. Would have made the closing stages of the game interesting.

    73′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    One last throw of the dice, Sutton on for McDonald.

    72′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Devlin booked for time wasting.

    68′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Ainsworth’s shot is delfected wide for a corner….Thomas’ strike comes off the side of the post!

    66′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Accies sub, Scotland off for Hasselbaink

    59′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Motherwell sub, Dom Thomas on for Johnson.

    58′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Hamilton Accies sub, Tena off for Lucas

    52′ | 2-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Goal – It’s 2-0. Crawford with a powerful low strike from 20 yards into the bottom corner. A lot to do now.

    47′ | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Johnson wins a free-kick, wide on the left…Erwin’s header flashes inches past the post!

    45′ | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Second half is underway. Big performance needed.

    HT | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Half time here and it’s Hamilton Accies 1 – 0 Motherwell

    44′ | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Great chance again for Erwin but McGovern does well to save hos low shot with his feet!

    32′ | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Off the bar from Johnson!! Cut in off the right and curled a great effort which was unfortunate not to go in!

    31′ | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Similar chance up the other end but Kerr gets his free header all wrong and nods it well over the bar.

    30′ | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Devlin’s looping header from Crawford’s corner, crashes back off the bar!

    28′ | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Forced change for Motherwell, Kerr coming on for the injured Laing.

    24′ | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Glorious chance for an equaliser but Erwin’s half-volley from McDonald’s lay off skims the post!

    21′ | 1-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Goal – Scotland puts Accies ahead, firing past Long from the edge of the box.

    14′ | 0-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Hamilton win their first corner of the game. Crawford takes, Lasley heads clear at front post.

    12′ | 0-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Decent chance there for ‘Well as Ainsworth picked out McDonald who then found Johnson but his cross was gathered.

    11′ | 0-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Chance! Ainsworth’s shot from just inside the box is deflected by Hendrie but McGovern reacts well to make the save.

    7′ | 0-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    Johnson’s cross is block and it goes out for a corner. Headed clear by Scotland.

    5′ | 0-0 | #HAFCvMFC
    First chance for Accies. Falls awkwardly for Gillespie on the edge of the box and he scuffs his shot just wide.

    Kick-Off | #HAFCvMFC
    Lasley and Johnson get the game underway. COYW!!

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    TV: One game at a time for McDonald

    Scott McDonald admits ‘Well aren’t looking too far ahead in their battle to avoid a play-off spot.

    The Steelmen currently sit six points adrift of tenth-placed Ross County with five games remaining of the 2014/15 campaign.

    Now the league has split into two, everyone will play each other, adding further spice to the run-in, although the 31-year old Aussie International is adamant the Fir Park dressing room is looking no further than Friday’s Lanarkshire derby with Accies.

    “The next five games are massive, obviously, but I’m going to play it down a little bit,” the former Middlesbrough and Millwall front man said.

    [pullquote]Mathematically it is hard to work out how many points you are going to need to avoid the play-off spot but teams will take points off each other and in this situation, we can only concentrate on ourselves.[/pullquote]

    “We’ve got to take each game as it comes, starting with Hamilton tomorrow night. It’s a big game and one we’ll look to take maximum points from.

    “We beat them four nil a couple of weeks ago and on that night we took our chances. Dougie Imrie had a great shot that went just wide and if that goes in, it’s possibly a different outcome. Come Friday night it will be all about who takes that chance, especially the first one as the first goal is always vital.

    “Mathematically it is hard to work out how many points you are going to need to avoid the play-off spot but teams will take points off each other and in this situation, we can only concentrate on ourselves.

    “We’ll aim to win all five; whether or not we can will be the big question will be the big question. It starts tomorrow night and we want the three points to put us in the position where come Saturday there will be teams that drop points and we’ll see where that takes us.”

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    TV: Baraclough up for split battles

    Ian Baraclough says he’s excited by the prospect of playing in post-split matches and thinks the format can help his side in the remaining five games.

    It’s the first time the Englishman has experienced this sort of format, with the league dividing into two with each time in the bottom six facing each other between now and May 23rd.

    And with the Fir Parkers sitting six points behind nearest side Ross County, it’s a scrap to avoid a play-off spot against a Championship side at the end of next month.

    [pullquote]Everybody has to play each other and everyone is fighting for those important points. Every team will be taking points off each other and the situation will be changing all the time.[/pullquote]

    The former Scunthorpe and Sligo boss said: “You tick the games off as they come and I quite like the format. Everybody has to play each other and everyone is fighting for those important points. Every team will be taking points off each other and the situation will be changing all the time.

    “In any scenario, be it battling up the top or battling down the bottom; they come with their own pressures and that’s why you’re in the job. You’ve got to accept there is not too many that can win all the time and at times you’ve got to deal with some downward spirals.

    “I know what it’s like to be a player in these circumstances and questions will be put at you all the time. You need to be strong mentally and be positive in what you do.

    “You’ve got to believe in your own ability, your team-mates ability and we’ve got that strength in character. We’ve got a real good work ethic as a group of players and there has been no signs of any stress for me.”

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    Ticket Office: Open Late

    ‘Well fans should note the Ticket Office at Fir Park is open late tonight (7pm) for anyone wishing to buy tickets for Friday’s derby at New Douglas Park.

    The Steelmen have already sold just short of 1,000 of the 2,189 allocation for the game, with ‘Well fans housed in both the Spice of Life North Stand and the temporary stand along the side of the pitch.

    Tickets are priced at:

    ADULTS:    £22 
    CONCESSIONS:                         £10
    • Concessions are listed as Under 18s and Over 65s
    • We can no longer facilitate phone orders – anyone wishing a ticket must now purchase in person.
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    TV: Highlights from Dingwall

    Extended highlights from the Global Energy Stadium as Steven Higgins second half opener is cancelled out by Kyle MacLeod.

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    TV: JJ pleased with County workout

    Jonatan Johnasson was satisfied with his the workout his team good against Ross County this afternoon.

    Both starting elevens were ramped full of experienced players with the likes of Mark O’Brien, Stevie Hammell, Zaine Francis-Angol, Jack Leitch and Craig Moore lining up in Claret and Amber, with Stevie Saunders, Richard Brittain, Graham Carey, Tony Dingwall and Jake Jervis amongst the talent in the Staggies side.

    In the end it was two youngsters who got amongst the goals, with Kyle MacLeod cancelling out Steven Higgins’ opener for ‘Well.

    And the former Charlton striker was pleased with how his team performed in a warm Highland afternoon.

    [pullquote]It was a combative game, I enjoyed watching it and we’ve certainly taken a great deal from it.[/pullquote]

    Speaking to MFC TV, he said: “It was a good tester for both teams who were strong with several first-team players.

    “It certainly played more like a first-team game and that was pleasing as some of the senior players who have taken a good deal out of it.

    “Both teams were looking to press, and that forced teams to go long at times with plenty of aerial battles. They had a good striker in Jervis playing up top but I felt our two at the back coped well with him.

    “It was a combative game, I enjoyed watching it and we’ve certainly taken a great deal from it.”

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