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Extended highlights from Fir Park as Motherwell U20s are comprehensively beaten 5-0 by Celtic U20s.

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Under 20s boss Jonatan Johansson conceded his side were well beaten by a rampant Celtic this evening.

The young Steelmen had been on an impressive eight-match unbeaten run stretching back to early September.

But they were second best for majority of the match at Fir Park and Stephen Frail’s side racked up five goals without reply.

The 106 times capped former Finnish International reckons the defeat will act as a wake-up call for his squad and spoke of his disappointment at the manner of goals conceded.

[pullquote]It’s a wake-up call though and a reminder of what the best standard of youth football is in Scotland at this moment.[/pullquote]

He told MFC TV: “I have no complaints about the score, it was always going to be a tough game against a good side.

“From our point of view, if there is one thing I want to criticise, it’s the manner of the goals we lost, especially the first, second and fourth.

“We looked a bit tired towards the end and unfortunately shipped three goals. It’s a harsh score line for my boys, but a comprehensive victory for Celtic.

“It’s a wake-up call though and a reminder of what the best standard of youth football is in Scotland at this moment.

“With the run of form we’ve had, we’ve been confident but sometimes complacency sets in and games like this are good to show them where to aim for.”

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Motherwell’s two-month unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt at the hands of Celtic tonight.

The Steelmen were looking to take their undefeated run to nine matches but were outclassed by the reigning Under 20s Champions in a 5-0 win for Stephen Frail’s side.

Jonatan Johansson’s plans were dealt a blow in the warm-up when Steven Higgins was forced to pull out, being replaced by Morgyn Neill and causing a bit of a reshuffle to his side. Neill slotted in at right back and Chris Cadden having to switch to left midfield.

The other changes came in the shape of Paul Lawson, Adam Cummins and Bob McHugh all drafted in to replace the aforementioned Higgins, Thomas and Craig Moore.

The game got off to a slow start before the visitors took the lead in the seventh minute. Left back Aidan McIlduff burst down the left flank and summer signing Amido Baldé deftly poked his front post cross past Ross Stewart and into the net.

Celtic then took a grip of the game, and Stewart had to look lively to save from an angled shot from Lewis Kidd. Baldé then burst through the ‘Well rearguard but this time his finish wasn’t so clever as blasted high and wide.

On 20 minutes Celtic were awarded an indirect free kick just inside the box when Stewart was penalised for picking the ball up twice. The keeper was booked for taking his protest too far and, to rub salt into the wounds, was beaten by a Bahrudin Atajic shot after Liam Henderson had laid it off.

Celtic were dominant but were now restricted to fewer chances before the break although Baldé could’ve had a second but he sent a header wildly over, then blocked a shot from team mate Jamie Lindsay.

Motherwell started better in the second half with Bob McHugh pulling a couple of saves from keeper Leonardo Fasan. The first with an ambitious shot from 30 yards and then a shot on the turn, both of which were dealt with comfortably by Celtic’s Italian stopper.

And it was the visitors who got the first goal of the second period when Jamie Lindsay sent a curling shot high past Stewart from just outside the box. This was rough justice for the young Well after the start they had made to the second period.

Celtic sub Denny Johnstone put a harsher reflection on the score line when he added two goals in the last ten minutes.

His first was a back post header from a Lewis Kidd cross, his second saw him sent clear following some nice passing and, from the edge of the box, he slotted coolly past the advancing Stewart to complete the scoring.

Motherwell: Stewart, Cadden (Anderson), Ferguson, Cummins, Murray, Leitch, McCafferty, Lawson, McHugh, Shirkie, Neill.

Subs Not Used: Currie, Watt.

The Under 20s return to action tomorrow (Tuesday) night when they take on reigning Champions Celtic at Fir Park.

Jonatan Johansson’s men have been in fine form, unbeaten in the last eight matches, a run that includes seven victories and has taken the team to within two points of top spot.

They face arguably the league’s toughest test against a side who have won the competition the last four years in a row.

‘Well lost both matches 3-1 last term, but Johansson will be looking to reverse that tomorrow.

The match will kick-off at 6pm.

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Motherwell’s William Hill Scottish Cup clash with Albion Rovers has been switched to Hamilton’s New Douglas Park.

After consultation with Motherwell, Rovers have opted to move the Fourth Round tie away from the 1,200 capacity Cliftonhill to ensure all spectators who want to see the match can do so.

The match will be played on Saturday 30th November 2013, kick-off is 3pm.

Motherwell have been allocated the West (Main) Stand…

Tickets will be available from the gate priced at:

• Concessions are listed as Over 65s, Under 16s and Full Time Students with a valid matriculation card.
• Fans who require wheelchair access should contact Sharon or John McCaskie on 07745 494 631 or email disabledfans@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Extended highlights from Caledonian Stadium as Steven Higgins scores a late winner to beat Caley Thistle 3-2.

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Under 20s boss Jonatan Johansson was full of praise for his side as they made it eight games unbeaten in the SPFL U20s league.

The Steelmen twice had to come from behind to eventually edge out the experienced league-leaders 3-2 on their own patch.

Goals from Craig Moore, Jack Leitch and Steven Higgins have propelled the youngsters to within two points of the Highlanders in the league table.

The Finn highlighted his side’s character and quality of football as they inflicted Inverness’ first defeat in almost two months.

Speaking to MFC TV, Johansson said: “I thought we played really well today and created the most chance we’ve ever created in a game.

[pullquote]We played really well today and created the most chance we’ve ever created in a game.[/pullquote]

“The three goals we scored were great, and the other chances we had came from really good football so I’m really pleased.

“We started poorly; we struggled to have an build up play and they could have been two up. However after that we played really well and not one player on the pitch had a bad game, which was really pleasing.

“Their second was a sloppy goal to lose after we had a free-kick in a good position and they hit us on the counter.

“I wasn’t angry, I was more upset for them to go in 2-1 down after such a good second half performance.

“Thankfully after Moore’s fantastic strike, Leitch scored what was a great team goal and Higgins has smashed it into the net to win the game.”

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