Summary

  • Europa League qualifying results

  • Motherwell 2-2 UMF Stjarnan (Law 2)

  • Aberdeen 0-0 FC Groningen

  • Lucerne 1-1 St Johnstone (Steven MacLean)

  • Josh Law scores twice on Motherwell debut

  1. Postpublished at 22:14 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    So, draws for St Johnstone, Aberdeen and Motherwell in the first leg of the Europa League qualifying second round.

    Thanks for your company tonight, we're back next week for the second legs.

    Cheers.

  2. Postpublished at 22:09 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright

    "The players deserve credit as I thought they were excellent. We didn't expect them to have as many chances but they were better than I thought they were.

    St Johnstone boss Tommy WrightImage source, SNS

    "We're delighted to get a 1-1 draw but know how tough it's going to be next week."

  3. Postpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Motherwell manager Stuart McCall

    "Where we've been unfortunate is with the two penalties and incredible ricochets back into the box. They've had good chances and we've had good chances as well.

    Motherwell boss Stuart McCallImage source, SNS

    "It was our first competitive game and we were rusty in areas. They were very good going forward and good players.

    "It's all to play for now."

  4. Postpublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    BBC Scotland pundit Michael Stewart

    "All Scottish clubs in the hunt going into the next legs of their European ties. Well done."

  5. Postpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Robert Spencer tweets:, external "Scottish Europa League teams going to have hard games next week. FC Groningen top Dutch side, and 2 away goals for Stjarnan."

    James Rowe says:, external "You can't underestimate the power of the Groningen home crowd when they're pumped up. Tough task for Aberdeen #bbcsportscot"

  6. Postpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes

    "We're more than capable of going over there and winning. All in all, in the second half we didn't work their goalkeeper enough.

    "They're confident but we were very good away from home last season.

    Aberdeen boss Derek McInnesImage source, SNS

    "It was very tight and I thought we created the better chances; I don't think Jamie Langfield had one save to make from distance. Losing the game would've been a disaster."

  7. Postpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    With Stuart McCall's appearing likely to win the first leg 2-1, UMF Stjarnan had other ideas and earned a second penalty - in added time - rifled home by Olafur Karl Finsen to square the tie.

    Stjarnan's Olafur Karl Finsen celebrates after scoring the equalising goal against MotherwellImage source, SNS
  8. Postpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    We'll have reaction from all three games soon, hopefully with the views of the managers.

    How do you rate your side's chances of progressing following tonight's first legs?

    Text 80295 or tweet @bbcthomasmcg using #bbcsportscot

  9. Postpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Kenny Innes tweets:, external "Still think Aberdeen will do the job next week and go through! In McInnes we trust. COYR"

  10. Postpublished at 21:43 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    SPLstats: "In 11 attempts, only one Scottish side has won a European tie after drawing 2-2 at home in the 1st leg - that was Celtic v Ajax in 1982/83."

  11. Postpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    BBC Sportsound pundit Billy Dodds

    "Aberdeen aren't out of this tie and will be delighted they haven't conceded an away goal. I still think they'll progress."

  12. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:37 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    A savage blow for Motherwell who looked likely to take a lead into the second leg in Iceland. Two penalties and two goals conceded by Stuart McCall's men.

  13. GOALpublished at 21:35 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    As the hosts press for a third goal, the Icelandic outfit launch a final attack and are awarded a second penalty. And that man Finsen is there to rifle home a second and ensure it finishes 2-2.

  14. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:34 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    No away goal conceded by the Dons which will please Derek McInnes. All to play for in the second leg.

  15. ADDED TIMEpublished at 21:32 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Two minutes of added time at Pittodrie as Groningen continue to look menacing...

  16. Postpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Kenny Innes: "Listening to Aberdeen online from sunny Cyprus! Hoping for a goal in the last 10 mins. COYR"

    Billy Bunsen: "Motherwell were seeded. Because of the way the draw works Saints would actually be seeded in next round (because Luzern are)."

  17. Postpublished at 21:25 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    BBC Sportsound pundit Michael Stewart

    "Great away result for @St_Johnstone_FC in @EuropaLeague. Well done to Steve MacLean picking up where he left off last season. Top player."

  18. Postpublished at 21:23 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    One goal may be enough to give the advantage going into the second leg, and as the sides push for it without much of a spark, the match seems destined to end goalless.

  19. CLOSE!published at 21:23 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Motherwell come within a whisker of extending their lead at Fir Park as Keith Lasley is denied by Jonsson after collecting a superb pass from Iain Vigurs.

  20. Postpublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Aberdeen FC

    "Change for The Dons - David Goodwillie makes his Dons debut, replacing Adam Rooney."