Motherwell vs East Stirlingshire, 2016/17 Scottish Communities League Cup, SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP - GROUP STAGE
· Scottish League Cup
FT
3 - 0
3 - 0
Motherwell 3-0 East Stirlingshire
Match Commentary
- 53': Goal! Motherwell 1, East Stirling 0. Marvin Johnson (Motherwell) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Craig Clay.
- 54': Substitution, Motherwell. Joe Chalmers replaces Steven Hammell.
- 54': Substitution, Motherwell. Lionel Ainsworth replaces Dom Thomas.
- 67': Substitution, East Stirling. Paul Sludden replaces Adam Murray.
- 74': Substitution, East Stirling. Craig Comrie replaces Conor Hogg.
- 76': Goal! Motherwell 2, East Stirling 0. Scott McDonald (Motherwell) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Chris Cadden.
- 80': Substitution, East Stirling. Lewis Peddie replaces Dylan McGuigan.
- 87': Goal! Motherwell 3, East Stirling 0. Chris Cadden (Motherwell) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Richard Tait.
Game Information
Competition: Scottish League Cup
Venue: Fir Park
Location: Motherwell, Scotland
Attendance: 2,503
Venue: Fir Park
Location: Motherwell, Scotland
Attendance: 2,503
Scottish League Cup Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Johnstone | 4 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | Alloa Athletic | 4 | +2 | 8 |
| 3 | East Fife | 4 | +3 | 7 |
| 4 | Greenock Morton | 4 | -3 | 6 |
Line-Ups
Motherwell (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Samson (GK) |
| 6 | Stephen McManus |
| 4 | Ben Heneghan |
| 3 | Steven Hammell |
| 2 | Richard Tait |
| 20 | Craig Clay |
| 12 | Christopher Cadden |
| 14 | Keith Lasley |
| 77 | Scott McDonald |
| 23 | Dominic Thomas |
| 11 | Marvin Johnson |
East Stirlingshire (4-5-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Dolan (GK) |
| 5 | Ross Fisher |
| 6 | Graeme MacGregor |
| 3 | Adam Murray |
| 2 | Conor Greene |
| 8 | Derek Ure |
| 4 | Andy Grant |
| 11 | Conor Hogg |
| 9 | Kristopher Faulds |
| 7 | Dylan Mcguigan |
| 10 | David Grant |
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