Motherwell reach Youth Cup Final

Motherwell under-20s recorded a comfortable 3-0 win at their Ross County counterparts on Sunday to reach the Youth Cup Final at Hampden.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Mar 2016, 12:00 BST
Motherwell under-20 manager Stephen CraiganMotherwell under-20 manager Stephen Craigan
Motherwell under-20 manager Stephen Craigan

Goals by Dylan Mackin and David Turnbull (2) sealed ’Well’s place in the showpiece for the first time since 1986-’87 when they lost 2-1 to Celtic at Fir Park.

Under-20s manager Stephen Craigan told MFC TV: “The last month or so has probably been the best we’ve performed; our consistency has been good as has our performance levels and you worry that the lads, being so young, may rest on their laurels a little bit.

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“Credit to them though, they absolutely didn’t and went after the game almost from the first whistle.

“Overall, I think 0-3 was more than merited.”

’Well were due to find out their final opponents last night (Tuesday) when Hearts played Dundee United in the other semi-final. The final is provisionally pencilled in for Wednesday, April 27.

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