Maswanhise’s 15th Goal Propels Motherwell into Scottish Cup Last 16
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Motherwell advanced to the last 16 of the Scottish Cup thanks to a decisive goal from Tawanda Maswanhise, marking his 15th of the season and securing a narrow victory over Ross County at Fir Park. The win comes as Motherwell continues to demonstrate strong form, particularly from the in-form Zimbabwean international.
Despite being heavy favorites against the Championship side, now under the leadership of former Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell, Jens Berthel Askou’s team found themselves in a tightly contested match. The dominance displayed for much of the game was initially hampered by a familiar issue: a lack of clinical finishing in the opponent’s box.
Late Goal Breaks the Deadlock
The breakthrough finally arrived just after the hour mark. A powerful shot from the edge of the area took a deflection, falling perfectly for Maswanhise. The forward expertly turned the ball past Trevor Carson, the County goalkeeper, to give Motherwell the lead.
This goal extends Maswanhise’s impressive run of form. Fresh off a successful stint at the Africa Cup of Nations, the player has now scored in three consecutive games since returning to club duty. His current scoring record underscores his growing importance to the Motherwell attack.
Connelly’s Crucial Save Secures Victory
While Motherwell largely controlled the match, Ross County did pose occasional threats. Substitute Kieran Phillips came closest to leveling the score, nearly finding the top corner with a well-struck effort. However, young Motherwell goalkeeper Matty Connelly was equal to the task, producing a vital save to maintain his team’s advantage.
The victory represents a significant step forward for Motherwell in the Scottish Cup, but the team will need to address their finishing issues to maintain momentum in league play. .
More to follow.
