Motherwell became the last team to reach the Europa League 3rd qualifying round when they disposed of Breidablik 1-0 in Iceland tonight. A Jamie Murphy goal 3 minutes before the break was all it took for Motherwell to see off the brave Icelanders.
Tonight was also a victory for the "well" management team , Craig brown and Archie Knox masterminded this "smash and grab" much like Browns old Scotland tactics. Breidablik could have been a couple of goals ahead early though , the team who tops the Icelandic league missed 3 great opportunities before Jamie Murphy side footed the ball past the breidablik keeper , the 200 odd Motherwell fans celebrated as they knew it was all but over.
The "well" now travel to Norway where they will face Euro first timers Aalesund , if Brown can get a few new players in before this game then Motherwell have a great chance to make the 4th and final qualifying round where they could draw euro giants such as Juventus or Liverpool.
All in its a great start for the Scottish teams in Europe , 2 wins = 2 co-efficient points.
Great result.
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