Motherwell snatch opening-day win at Hibs with late Said strike | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hibernian lost 2-1 to Motherwell at Easter Road. In the 40th minute, Lukas Fadinger converted from the spot after Oscar Priestman was fouled. After the restart, Martin Boyle levelled from the spot (56.), then Ibrahim Said swept in the winner (85.). Hibs had 19 attempts to nine, but Motherwell's 32 clearances saw them through. Hibs host Shkëndija in the Conference League next, while Motherwell travel to HJK in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Said decided it with a composed late finish and drove Motherwell forward, completing seven successful dribbles and winning eight duels.

Stat of the Match: Motherwell produced 32 clearances, a snapshot of how resolute defending protected their advantage.

Three Things We Learned: Two penalties shaped the contest, one for each side, and they arrived at key moments either side of the break. Hibs delivered 33 crosses and won nine corners, yet fashioned only a single breakthrough against a deep back line. For the Hibees, Owen Elding fired five attempts with two on target, underlining a lively display that lacked a decisive finish.