Falkirk defeated Motherwell 1-0 at Falkirk Stadium on Saturday. This victory marks Falkirk’s third win against Motherwell this season, further establishing their dominance.
Henry Cartwright scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute. This result brings Falkirk’s total points against Motherwell to 10 this season.
As of midday, Motherwell remains six points ahead of Hibernian. However, they missed a crucial opportunity to extend that lead.
Falkirk cut the gap on Hibernian to just 2 points. This win is significant as it boosts Falkirk’s hopes for European qualification.
Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou expressed frustration after the match. He described the first half as “very, very difficult” and acknowledged that both teams had chances.
Askou noted, “We’ve had no luck against Falkirk in all four matches this season.” His comments reflect the ongoing struggle for his team.
In contrast, Falkirk manager John McGlynn praised his team’s performance. He stated, “I think we had the better chances. Barney (Stewart) on another day could have scored three or four himself. So we’re delighted to win.”
The next match for Falkirk will be against Hibernian next Saturday. This match is crucial for their European qualification hopes.
This victory at Falkirk Stadium illustrates the competitive nature of the Scottish Premiership. Both teams will need to regroup and reassess as they move forward in the season.