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Watch as Adam Livingstone’s first half strike secures all three point for Stephen Craigan’s youngsters.

Under 20s boss Stephen Craigan reflects on his side’s 1-0 victory over Partick Thistle in the Development League.

Motherwell Under 20s recorded a well-deserved victory against Partick Thistle in the Development League.

Despite creating a hatful of chances, the youngsters only managed to win by a solitary goal against the struggling Glasgow side.

The youngsters controlled the majority of their clash at Forthbank Stadium and nearly found the back of the net after just five minutes.

As the ball fell nicely on the edge of the box, Davie Turnbull flashed an effort towards the far post on the bounce, but it flashed wide.

James Scott went closer elven minutes later when he anticipated a great run and cutback from strike partner Alfredo Agyeman, but the former saw his instinctive prod rebound off the post and in to Thistle keeper Jamie Stevenson’s grateful arms.

The breakthrough finally arrived eight minutes before the interval.

Shea Gordon found Scott with a decent ball in to the box but the ball ricocheted off a Thistle defender before falling for Livingstone at the back post. Motherwell’s number three made no mistake, thundering home from a tight angle to give the Steelmen a deserved lead.

The second half brought with it a lot more action, as ‘Well dominated the visiting Jags but couldn’t muster a well-deserved second goal.

Livingstone nearly grabbed his second of the game with a stunning effort, but it was matched by a stunning save from Stevenson, whose fingertips denied the defender from finding the top corner in style.

That moment sparked a five-minute frenzy in which the Glasgow outfit somehow stayed within one goal of their far superior hosts.

It was Livingstone involved again, who on another day may have had a hattrick. The youngster crashed the bar with another effort off his left foot, but it looked set for Shaun Bowers to finish on the rebound, but his low drive towards the bottom corner was turned off the line by the backtracking Lee Duncanson.

A few minutes later, there were huge calls for a penalty as Gordon found himself bundled to the deck as he shaped for a shot on goal from eight yards, but the referee waved play on. The ball was half-cleared only as far as Liam Brown, who whipped a right-footed effort towards the top corner, beating the keeper but also the post as it flew wide.

The Fir Park youngsters saw out the majority of the game comfortably, and looked to have doubled their lead right at the death. From a Turnbull corner, Jordan Armstrong got up well to nod beyond Stevenson but he was deemed to have fouled the stopper in the process.

Turnbull went close with a header a minute later, but again Stevenson kept out his former teammates on an evening when it should have been a lot more than just 1-0.

Andrew Scott at Petershill Park

Motherwell showed their fighting spirit on Sunday as they came back from 2-0 down to win 6-2 against Glasgow Girls at Petershill Park in Glasgow.

It’s a result that sees the Steelwomen shoot to the top of the SWPL2 table, after a recent break from competitive action.

The women of steel found themselves 2-0 down after half an hour thanks to goals from Lauren Evans and Rachel Halliday.

Evans put the hosts ahead after converting a one on one against Claire Johnstone in the Motherwell goal. Things would then go from bad to worse for the girls in claret and amber, when Halliday doubled Glasgow’s lead by finishing off a long ball into the box.

The month-long break was evident in the Motherwell side due to the uncharacteristically poor start to the game, but captain Suzanne Mulvey’s goal sprung the ‘Well back into life and kick started the comeback.

The equalising goal would come from Hayley Cunningham, who proved herself to be a dead ball specialist after hitting a rocket into the top right corner from just outside the box.

The sides would go into the break level pegging after an end to end first half, but the second half showcased what the Motherwell side were really capable of.

After a physical first ten minutes, Motherwell were ahead for the first time of the match. Caitlin Russell found space on the left-hand side of the pitch and drilled her shot low and hard into the net.

Following the goal, it was Glasgow Girls who seemed the more dangerous side with numerous chances, but it would be the Steelwomen who would strike a fatal blow to their chances of getting something from the game.

Motherwell would strike twice in a matter of minutes. Firstly, Kirsty McLaughlin found herself in space and lifted the ball over the onrushing keeper and into the net. And then Cunningham added another to her tally for the day from a free kick from some way out, which struck a defender and spun into the net.

The hosts tried to fight their way back into it but ‘Well would add more misery to the hosts by striking their sixth and final goal just before full time. Sammy Hare was played in on goal and she calmly slotted home to round off a superb second half performance from Motherwell.

Victory for ‘Well sends them top of SWPL2, next up for the ladies is St Johnstone at home on Sunday, 22 April.

Motherwell will play Celtic in the final of the 2017/18 William Hill Scottish Cup.

The Scottish champions side defeated their Glasgow rivals Rangers 4-0 at Hampden Park in the second semi final of the weekend.

They will now take on Motherwell following the Steelmen’s emphatic 3-0 Saturday win over Aberdeen at the national stadium.

It will be the first time the sides have met in the competition since the 2010/11 final, when Celtic ran out 3-0 winners.

The final will take place at Hampden on Saturday, 19 May with a 3pm kick off. Ticket information will be announced as soon as possible.

Chris Cadden, Liam Grimshaw and goal scoring hero Curtis Main react after the 3-0 Scottish Cup semi final win over Aberdeen.

Manager Stephen Robinson reacts after Motherwell reach the 2018 Scottish Cup final with a 3-0 win over Aberdeen.

Stephen Robinson and his men made it a historic cup double with an emphatic victory over Aberdeen to earn themselves a Scottish Cup final appearance.

A brace from Curtis Main and a strike from the hard working Ryan Bowman, saw off the Dons’ cup challenge for the second time this season.

As the ‘Well fans wildly celebrated a superb achievement at full time, few will remember the last time a Motherwell team made two cup finals in one season a feat not achieved since 1951.

Liam Grimshaw got the nod to take the midfield slot vacated by the suspended Carl McHugh, while Charles Dunne and Andy Rose were fit enough to make a familiar looking starting line-up. In the absence of the ‘Well captain, the latter was deployed in a more central role.

On their fourth visit to Hampden on cup business this season, Motherwell looked comfortable in their surroundings. And after some initial pressure from the Dons the Fir Park settled into their routine.

There was little goalmouth action until the 19th minute when Dunne’s long throw had Joe Lewis flapping. A minute later the Dons’ ‘keeper was helpless as out of nothing Motherwell opened the scoring.

Richard Tait used his strength to got the better of Dominic Ball at the edge of the box and while the defender stopped appealing for handball, the ‘Well full back rolled the ball across the six yard box allowing Main to poke it over the line and surprise the Dons.

Before the Aberdeen fans could recover from that shock they were stunned just two minutes later when ‘Well doubled their advantage.

Bowman showed great determination to win a tussle with Kari Arnason before firing the ball towards goal. The chance appeared lost when the shot rebounded from Lewis but Bowman reacted superbly deftly guiding the ball beyond the ‘keeper and just inside his right hand post and send the ‘Well fans into ecstasy.

Dons looked for a quick reply but May’s half hit volley was comfortably held by Trevor Carson, with his only real save of the first half.

At the other end Bowman was proving a real handful for the towering Dons’ defenders and after wriggling free his low left foot drive was saved by Lewis.

A swift passing move between Campbell and Main released Bowman but he used a hand before firing another shot on target.

Two minutes from the break Dons were forced into a substitution and immediately Gary Mackay-Steven created his side’s first real opening only for May to drag his shot wide of target and leave the Steelmen two ahead at the interval.

Wary that they had conceded a two goal lead against Rangers three weeks ago, Robinson’s men were resolute in defending in depth while hoping to grab a decisive third goal on the break. And with the diminutive pair of Campbell and Grimshaw winning every second ball ‘Well controlled the game.

A rare lapse in the box after 62 minutes found Adam Rooney unmarked but his powerful angled drive was brilliantly parried by Carson, who commanded his goal area superbly for his seventh cup shut-out.

However, just as the Aberdeen fans were dreaming of a fightback their illusions were shattered when ‘Well grabbed a third goal to kill the tie.

Arnason was again at fault when he hammered the ball against Main on the half way line. Although the Icelandic internationalist gave chase he had no chance of catching the ‘Well striker who carried the ball forty yards before slamming a left foot finish beyond advancing Lewis and into the net.

With a cup final place secured, it was no surprise when Robinson brought off his striking pair to a standing ovation and give the overworked Dons’ defence some respite for the closing 10 minutes.

However, on an afternoon when the ‘Well players created a place in the club’s history, everyone in claret and amber was a hero as they celebrated with the fans for yet another return to Hampden on 19 May.