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Motherwell secured a dramatic late victory after defeating Aberdeen 3-2 with the final kick of the game in a gripping season-finale at Park Alliance Park.

Gill Inglis fired Motherwell ahead with a precise finish before Francesca Ogilvie levelled the game minutes from half time. Ogilvie netted her second of the afternoon to put Aberdeen in the ascendency before Jemma Hughes restored the scoreline minutes from full time.

As the final whistle approached, Kaela McDonald-Nguah’s strike from distance nestled comfortably into the top right corner to secure maximum points for the hosts.

Following last weekend’s narrow 1-0 victory over Hearts, Paul Brownlie made two changes from the previous outing, with Jordan McLintock and Jemma Hughes replacing McDonald-Nguah and London Pollard who both dropped to the bench.

Looking to secure their season-long ambition of a top-six finish, Motherwell made a positive start, limiting the visitors to their own half.

Chelsie Watson’s accurate long ball caught the high Aberdeen defensive line off guard, leaving Carla Boyce to race through on goal, but the strikers drilled effort was superbly parried round the post by the keeper.

Motherwell continued to flood the Aberdeen penalty area and eventually found the breakthrough after 12 minutes. Inglis skilfully worked her way into the box with a clever nutmeg before curling a composed finish into the bottom left corner.

The women of steel continued to pile on the pressure and were convinced they should’ve been awarded a penalty after Inglis was hauled down deep into the Aberdeen penalty area, but the referee quickly waived play on, much to the bewilderment of the Motherwell technical area.

Despite a dominant first half display, Aberdeen found the equaliser on the stroke of half time.

Kelly Forrest’s direct through ball caught the Motherwell defence scrambling, and Ogilvie took full advantage as she coolly slotted her strike into the bottom left corner.

With the final 10 minutes remaining, Aberdeen took the lead, with Ogilvie netting her second of the game. Finding space on the left, the striker cut inside with relative ease before picking out the far corner from an acute angle.

With the women of steel chasing the game in the final few minutes, Katie Rice’s free kick sailed invitingly into the path of Hughes yards from goal, and the strikers audacious effort floated beyond the reach of the keeper to bring Motherwell level.

As the full-time whistle approached, McDonald-Nguah drilled a sensational effort from distance into the top-right corner to secure all three points in a dramatic season-finale.

A fitting finish to what has been a transformational debut season under Paul Brownlie. The women of steel’ will return to competitive action in July.

Motherwell will round off their 2021/22 SWPL1 campaign against Aberdeen on Sunday. 

Kick off is 4:10 at Alliance Park.

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There will be no tickets sold before the match.

Entry is £5 for adults while children go free.

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Motherwell and Aberdeen have had two previous encounters this season in SWPL1, with each side winning their home games.

Most recently Aberdeen beat Motherwell 5-1 at Balmoral Stadium in February while the women of steel got the 4-3 win at Alliance Park in November. Carla Boyce got a hat-trick in the process.

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Motherwell come into this game after winning two games out of the last three.

Aberdeen were beaten 4-1 by Hibernian last Sunday and have won one game out of the last six.

Motherwell kept their top-six hopes alive after defeating Hearts 1-0 to record a vital three points in a crucial encounter at Park Alliance Park.

Kaela McDonald-Nguah’s second half strike proved to be the difference in what was a thoroughly deserved three points for the women of steel.

Following last weekend’s narrow 2-1 defeat to league leaders Rangers, Paul Brownlie made two changes from the previous outing, with Khym Ramsay and London Pollard replacing Ciara Duff and Jordan McLintock who dropped to the bench.

Looking for redemption after their previous meeting, Motherwell started on the front foot and almost netted the opener after two minutes.

Katie Rice’s strike from the edge of the box had Parker-Smith scrambling in the Hearts goal, but the keepers late reaction save kept the scoreline intact.

The women of steel’ continued to pile on the pressure and almost found the breakthrough midway through the first half.

London Pollard effortlessly worked her way into the box before curling an audacious attempt from distance, but her looping effort sailed wide of the target.

Minutes later, Amy Anderson did exceptionally well to shrug off her opponents with a delightful piece of skill before teeing up McDonald-Nguah at the edge of the box, but the strikers drilled effort flashed across the face of goal.

As the second half resumed, Motherwell pressed high, frustrating the visiting defence who looked to play out from the back.

Lori Gardner brilliantly read her opponents pass deep into Hearts’ final third, but the winger couldn’t capitalise, as she sent her effort high over the bar.

The hosts continued to dominate possession, and deservedly broke the deadlock midway through the second half.

Gill Inglis’ enticing delivery was superbly flicked on by Chelsie Watson into the path of McDonald-Nguah, who coolly converted from a few yards out.

Paul Brownlie’s side held on in the final few minutes to record a valuable three points which narrows the gap to Spartans in sixth, before facing Aberdeen on the final day of the season, with a top six finish at stake.

Motherwell play Hearts on Sunday 8 May at Alliance Park in SWPL1.

Kick off is 2:30pm.

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It will be pay at the gate only for the match. Entry will be £5 for adults while kids go free.

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The two sides have faced each other twice this season, with each side picking up a win. Last time out, Hearts took the three points with a 1-0 win in the capital.

The last time the sides faced at Alliance Park, it would be Motherwell who claimed the victory with a 2-0 victory. Motherwell have had eight wins out of the last 11 meetings with Hearts.

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Motherwell were narrowly beaten by Rangers 2-1 last weekend where they ran the title chasers close. Katie Rice got on the scoresheet with a superb free kick.

Prior to that, the women of steel beat Spartans 1-0 in Edinburgh to move within three points of sixth place.

Hearts were in Scottish Cup action where they went to extra time against Celtic, before falling to a 2-0 defeat.

Since their win against Motherwell in February, Hearts have claimed four points out of a possible 24.

Motherwell were narrowly beaten 2-1 by  Rangers on Sunday in a game where they were unlucky not to get any points. 

Goals from Kirsten Reilly and Lizzie Arnott for Rangers secured all three points for the visitors, while Katie Rice scored a screamer to get ‘Well back in the game.

Motherwell were looking for a similar performance to the one against Rangers last month, where they were narrowly beaten 0-1 but Rangers started on the front foot on this occasion. 

After four minutes, Amy Anderson lost the ball in the middle of the park and Reilly nicked in to claim possession before rifling a low stinging effort into the bottom corner past Ciara Duff. 

Rangers had most of the possession in the first half as they looked to add to their advantage. 

A resilient Motherwell backline managed to keep the Rangers attackers quiet for large portions of the first half. Reilly was looking for her brace and on 39 minutes, unleashed an effort from 25 yards out which came crashing off the crossbar. 

Just a minute later, on 40 minutes, Sam Kerr was looking to get on the scoresheet when she got on the end of Brogan Hay’s cross but her header was comfortably saved by Duff.

Rangers however did get their second of the match. Demi Vance burst down the left hand side before drilling a low cross which found Arnott in space, she took a touch and placed an effort into the top corner.

2-0 Rangers at the break.

Motherwell had plenty to work to do to get back into the game and came out and put a sensational second half performance in. 

After a flurry of set pieces for the side, Motherwell were awarded a free kick 35 yards out. Rice stepped up and fired a remarkable left foot strike towards goal which landed in the top corner to half the deficit. 1-2 Rangers. 

Motherwell limited Rangers to many chances in the second half, with Kerr coming closest on 69 minutes with a shot from the edge of the box which was saved by Duff.

Controversy would strike the match on 71 minutes when Kaela McDonald-Nguah got on the end of a long ball. The ball bounced in the Rangers penalty area as keeper Jenna Fife came off her line and misjudged the bounce. She held onto McDonald-Nguah to prevent the striker from an easy finish but the referee seen nothing wrong and no penalty was awarded.

Motherwell continued to push and came close once again on 82 minutes. A Rice delivery from a corner caused all sorts of problems from Rangers and Chelsie Watson directed an effort towards goal which was deflected and struck the crossbar.

Despite continued pressure from the home side, Rangers hung on to take the win and continue their unbeaten run.

Motherwell face off against SWPL1 leaders Rangers on Sunday at Alliance Park. 

Kick off is 4pm.

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There will be no tickets sold before the match.

Entry will be pay at the gate only, with adults costing £5 while children go free.

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This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, and the third in the league.

Rangers have a 100% record against Motherwell this season. In their last encounter, Motherwell ran the title chasers very close as they were defeated 1-0.

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Motherwell come into this game off the back of a 1-0 victory against Spartans in Edinburgh.

Chelsie Watson netted to give Motherwell their first win since January and closed the gap to Spartans and Aberdeen in the table.

With three games to go, Rangers are five points clear of Glasgow City in second place.

City are in cup semi final action this weekend so the Gers have the opportunity to go eight points clear of their rivals, with City having three games left to play.

Rangers last dropped points in the league back in October to Glasgow City.

Motherwell cruised to their sixth league victory after defeating Spartans 1-0 in a season-defining clash at Ainslie Park.

Chelsie Watson’s first half strike proved to be the difference in what was a crucial three points for the women of steel.

Following last weekend’s disappointing 1-0 defeat to local rivals Hamilton, Paul Brownlie made the two changes from the previous outing, with London Pollard and Jordan McLintock replacing Kodie Hay and Amy Anderson who missed out through suspension.

Looking to continue their quest for a top six finish this season, Motherwell started on the front foot, with Carla Boyce causing the hosts problems in the opening few minutes.

Jordan McLintock’s unorthodox cross sailed invitingly into the path of Boyce who shifted the ball onto her right foot before firing towards goal, but the forwards mistimed attempt drifted wide of the target.

Minutes later, Motherwell were convinced they should’ve been awarded a penalty after Boyce was hauled down deep into the Spartans penalty area, but despite the adamant pleas from the side-lines, the referee quickly waved play on.

The women of steel continued to dominate the early stages and deservedly broke the deadlock midway through the first half.

Kaela McDonald-Nguah’s spectacular free kick attempt from the edge of the box cleared the wall with ease, but Harrison reacted superbly to parry the ball around the post.

The resulting corner klick fell kindly to Watson in the centre of the box, and the defenders drilled effort evaded everyone before nestling into the bottom left corner.

As the second half resumed, both sides struggled to break down each other’s respective defences, as they stood resolute with very few chances of note for either side.

London Pollard came closest to adding the second of the game after latching onto Gill Inglis long ball, but the forwards audacious attempt fell agonisingly wide of the far post.

Nevertheless, Paul Brownlie’s side held on in the final few minutes to record a valuable three points which narrows the gap to Spartans in sixth, before facing Rangers in a crucial encounter at Alliance Park next Sunday.

Motherwell face off against Spartans in SWPL1 on Sunday 24 April at Ainslie Park. 

Kick off is 1pm.

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Tickets cost £7 for Adults, while a Concession ticket will cost £4.

Under 16s go free.

Pay at the gate is available for the game but you can buy tickets online here.

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Spartans are yet to defeat or score against Motherwell this season.

Last time out, Motherwell ran out 3-0 winners despite going down to 10 players. London Pollard netted a brace in the first half, while Jo Addie also got on the scoresheet.

In their last encounter at Ainslie Park, it ended all square as neither side were able to break the deadlock. Motherwell also reduced to 1o players when Paige McAllister got sent off.

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Spartans are searching for their first win in three games.

Their last win came in the middle of March, when they defeated Hearts 2-0.

Motherwell will be looking to rectify their 1-0 Lanarkshire derby defeat to Hamilton at Fir Park.

The women of steel will need to start picking up points if they want to catch Spartans, who are six points ahead of Motherwell.

They last picked up points when they came back from 2-0 down against Partick Thistle to draw 3-3 in March.

A difficult afternoon for Motherwell as the women of steel struggled to break down an organised Hamilton side, who came away with maximum points in a disappointing but momentous day at Fir Park.

Chloe Muir’s second half strike proved to be the difference in what was a frustrating afternoon for Motherwell in their first Fir Park appearance in over three years.

Following last weekend’s narrow 1-0 defeat to league leaders Rangers, Paul Brownlie made one change from the previous outing, with Carla Boyce replacing London Pollard who recently returned from international duty.

Looking to secure their third successive Lanarkshire derby victory this season, Motherwell started on the front foot and almost found themselves ahead after four minutes.

Katie Rice cut into the box with a darting run before picking out Lori Gardner with an enticing through ball, but the wingers drilled effort was superbly parried wide of the target by Nicolson.

Moments later, Carla Boyce brilliantly evaded her opponent with a skilful nutmeg before teeing up Kaela McDonald-Nguah at the edge of the box, but the forwards effort failed to trouble the keeper.

As the half time whistle loomed, Motherwell continued to flood the Hamilton penalty area in search of the opener.

Amy Anderson’s volley sailed into the path of Boyce deep into the Hamilton penalty area, but with the goal seemingly at her mercy, Nicolson reacted well to produce a vital last-ditch save.

With both sides level minutes into the second half, the visitors snatched a lead.

Lucy Sinclair skilfully worked her way to the edge of the box before curling a threatening delivery across the face of goal, and Muir was on hand to coolly divert her strike past Ramsay at the back post.

Motherwell toiled in the second half in search of a route back into the game, but despite their tireless efforts, the women of steel were unable to find the late equaliser that they truly deserved.

Paul Brownlie’s side will now look to rectify this result, as they travel to face sixth placed Spartans in a season-defining encounter at Ainslie Park

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It is the third and final Lanarkshire derby of the SWPL1 season where Motherwell take on Hamilton at Fir Park on Saturday 16 April. 

Kick off is 3pm.

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Entry to the game is free for everyone. If you are able to, there will be buckets where you can donate money which will be used for the academy.

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Motherwell have the upper hand on their Lanarkshire rivals this season, winning both encounters thus far.

In the first match, Motherwell ran out 3-0 winners, with Crichton, Gardner, and Hughes all getting on the scoresheet. During the buildup to their most recent match at New Douglas Park, there was considerable buzz surrounding a new presale for tickets that sold out in record time, reflecting the heightened anticipation among fans. In that match, Motherwell came from behind to take all three points in a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

Leanne Crichton got her side level before Carla Boyce netted the winner for the visitors.

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Motherwell are still searching for their first win since January. Before the international break, they ran title leaders Rangers very close, going down 1-0 to the Gers.

Accies are bottom of the SWPL1 table, eight points behind Hearts who are 9th in the table.

Hamilton have registered one league victory this season, which came against Hearts back in September.