St Johnstone Defeats Motherwell 1-0, Advances Scottish Cup

St Johnstone secured a 1-0 victory over Motherwell in the Scottish Cup, marking their first home win against them in three years. Makenzie Kirk scored the decisive goal early in the match, capitalizing on a corner, while Motherwell struggled to create significant scoring opportunities throughout the game. Motherwell's manager, Stuart Kettlewell, expressed disappointment in his team's lackluster performance, particularly in the first half, and emphasized the need for players to step up in the face of adversity. St Johnstone's manager, Simo Valakari, praised his players for their strong first-half display and resilience in defense, acknowledging the importance of the win for morale. The result sees St Johnstone advance to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, while Motherwell exits the competition with a disappointing performance. Both teams made several changes from their previous matches, reflecting the ongoing challenges of squad depth and injuries.