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Motherwell 4 Hibernian 3: Champions League no laughing matter now

A SMALL electrical fire in the south stand put paid to the previous attempt to get this match played back in December, but last night it was Motherwell's hopes of playing Champions League football which could not be extinguished.

Motherwell 4 Hibernian 3
Motherwell 4 Hibernian 3

This come-from-behind victory, their fifth win in the last six games, moved the Fir Park club just three points behind administration-ravaged Rangers in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League table, but equally important, it stretched their advantage over fourth-placed Hearts and St Johnstone to 12 points.