KICK-OFFpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Off we go for the second half...
Summary
Shankland nets at second attempt to give Hearts lead
Forrest doubles lead after Motherwell hit post twice in same move
Moult effort disallowed for offside & Penney strikes bar before Forrest adds late third
Win moves Hearts up to third
KICK-OFFpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Postpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
HT: Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Are we going to see Louis Moult in the second half?
Motherwell have been knocking on the door but have lacked composure in front of Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, perhaps conscious that it often takes something special to beat the Hearts captain.
Postpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
HT: Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Craig Levein
Former Hearts manager on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt's been a thoroughly enjoyable game. End-to-end stuff. Motherwell have had the better chances, two occasions they should have scored, but Lawrence Shankland is the difference
Postpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
HT: Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Stephen Craigan
Former Motherwell defender on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageThe longer this game goes, the more Hearts may need to defend and drop back into a deep shape. That's fine. They defended well on Thursday and in long spells today, they have done so too. Robbie Neilson has the trust in his players that they can go and get themselves a clean sheet
HALF-TIME Motherwell 0-1 Heartspublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
It's been 100 miles per hour from minute one.
Motherwell have been the more menacing side, but Hearts are in front thanks to Lawrence Shankland's sixth goal of the season.
The goal was a bit of a gift from defender Ricki Lamie.
Postpublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Stuart McKinstry quickly gets out of tracksuit and he's on in place of the unfortunate Rolando Aarons.
Postpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Motherwell are down to 10 as substitute Rolando Aarons walks off and straight down the tunnel after pulling up.
The hosts don't have a replacement for the replacement ready.
Postpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Ricki Lamie was badly at fault for the goal but he's all focus this time as he slides in to prevent Lawrence Shankland getting a shot off in the penalty box.
Postpublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
The home fans are on their feet as Kevin van Veen drives in from the left before sending a rising shot over Craig Gordon's crossbar.
Postpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Stephen Craigan
Former Motherwell defender on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageMotherwell have just made a couple of little wrong decisions in the final third which has impacted them. But they are full of commitment and excitement
Postpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Craig Levein
Former Hearts manager on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageThe game has been very, very even and it probably comes down to the two strikers. Kevin van Veen would've expected to score from the near tap-in, and up the other end, Lawrence Shankland has done the job. There is nothing else between the teams
Image source, SNSHaring on for Cochranepublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Alex Cochrane cannot go on for Hearts. It looks like Jorge Grant is coming on, but manager Robbie Neilson has a change of heart and here comes Peter Haring.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Rolando Aarons is not long on and now he's the first player booked for a high challenge on Alex Cochrane right under the nose of the fourth official.
Postpublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Craig Levein
Former Hearts manager on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt's breathless. This is a fantastic match. Both teams are trying to play in the right manner. It's aggressive, there are plenty of challenges, and both teams are giving 100% effort
Image source, SNSImage caption, Ross Tierney of Motherwell and Andy Halliday of Hearts battling away
Postpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Another very good chance for Motherwell, but Kevin van Veen can't get a clean contact on his first-time attempt just eight yards out.
It's just all too hectic from the home side.
Postpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
The goal opens up for Paul McGinn after the Motherwell full-back plays a neat one-two with Rolando Aarons. He goes for power and the shot spirals over the top.
Aarons on for Effordpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Both teams have players struggling, with Joe Efford and Alex Cochrane in the wars from separate incidents. Neither wants to go off but the Motherwell forward has to admit defeat.
Rolando Aarons is his early replacement.
Shankland shoots Hearts in frontpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
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Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Blair Spittal cuts inside from the left to try his luck with a long-range shot and the ball flies a few feet wide.
Postpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 18 September 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Hearts
Great skill from Alan Forrest as he gathers a ball dropping from the heavens with a delicate touch then speeds to the edge of the penalty area.
However, he can apply the finishing touch, scuffing a disappointing shot at Motherwell keeper Liam Kelly.