Motherwell achieved by far the best result for Scottish teams in European action last week , their 1-1 draw with Norwegian cup winners Aalesunds gives them an excellent chance to make the final qualifiers for the Europa League group stage. Only that last minute penalty denied what would have been a momentous win for the Fir Park side.
The 1-1 draw leaves Motherwell manager Craig Brown with a dilemma , does he go all out for the win?? or does he hold back look to catch his opponents on the break?? , if anyone knows Craig Brown and the way he set up his Scotland team then Motherwell will be set up to catch Aalesunds on the break , the old master can certainly put a well organised team on the field , just look at "well's" results so far in these qualifiers , 1 goal conceded and by a penalty , all this with a threadbare squad.
The same team that nearly got the victory in Norway will probably start tonight , Brown doesn't have that much of a choice to change it , that's why its so important for Motherwell to progress as it would probably lead to a "big name" making their way to Fir Park , this would give the manager a bonus of a big money tie which can be used on potential new signings.
Prediction - If it wasn't for that last minute goal then Motherwell were probably 90% through , tonight will be a tense affair but in the end i think Motherwell will progress to the next round , it might even be in extra time. 1-0 to the "well" , if Aalesunds score then "well" still win it in extra time.
Tonight's match will be broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland 810MW
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