Injury-ravaged Motherwell showed their battling qualities as they recovered from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory against Kilmarnock in the cinch Premiership at Fir Park.
Harry Paton slammed home in the seventh minute of stoppage time to complete a superb comeback for the hosts.
Marley Watkins headed past Liam Kelly to give Killie the lead after 12 minutes, but the visitors passed up a number of chances to extend their advantage in the first half.
Motherwell were much improved after the restart and deservedly got back on terms when Dan Casey fired home after 59 minutes.
With 15 minutes remaining, the Steelmen were handed the perfect opportunity to clinch all three points after Casey was fouled inside the box by Daniel Armstrong, but Callum Slattery saw his spot-kick saved.
There was still time for more drama, however, and Paton was the hero for the home side when he calmly converted in the dying seconds.
A calf injury sustained by Conor Wilkinson left Stuart Kettlewell with just two recognised strikers, and the Motherwell boss was forced to hand Joe Efford his first start since October of last year to try and bolster his attack.
Kilmarnock began the encounter the much brighter of the two sides and enjoyed the bulk of the possession in the opening 10 minutes.
Motherwell survived a scare when Slattery’s clearing header drifted just past the post, but the hosts found themselves a goal down from the resulting corner.
Matt Kennedy’s corner was initially cleared, but the same player then delivered an excellent cross for Watkins to turn home at the back-post and give Killie the lead after 12 minutes.
Kyle Vassell passed up a good opportunity to double the advantage when he glanced a header wide of the target after rising unmarked to meet David Watson’s cross.
It took a good stop from William Dennis to deny Blair Spittal, as Motherwell registered their first meaningful attempt on goal.
New signing Brodie Spencer should have levelled matters on the stroke of half-time after he connected with Stephen O’Donnell’s deep cross, but he fired well wide of the target.
Theo Bair then somehow failed to find the net when he connected with Paton’s cut-back as the home side put pressure on the Killie goal early in the second half.
However, Motherwell equalised after 59 minutes when a superb counter attack ended with Spencer laying the ball to Casey, who rifled low into the net.
The momentum had suddenly shifted the way of the home team and it took a smart stop by Dennis to keep out Lennon Miller’s effort from just outside the box.
Spencer headed into the arms of the Kilmarnock keeper as Kettlewell’s team looked to complete the turnaround, and just a minute later referee Chris Graham pointed to the spot after Armstrong brought down Casey inside the box.
Slattery stepped up to take the resulting kick but he was denied by an excellent stop from Dennis.
Vassell blazed well over the top in the final minute and in time added on, Spittal sent a free-kick just wide with the game seemingly heading for a stalemate.
That was until Spittal did well to pick out Paton, who coolly weaved past two Kilmarnock defenders before drilling the ball low beyond Dennis.
Mexico boss Aguirre struck by beer can after Honduras defeat
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was left bloodied after he was struck with a beer can in the aftermath of El Tri's 2-0 CONCACAF Nations League defeat to Honduras.
The can was thrown from the stands and struck Aguirre as he approached Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda for a post-match handshake on Friday.
Celtic winger Luis Palma came off the bench to score both Honduras goals as they seized a 2-0 lead in the teams' quarter-final tie, which will be settled in Toluca on Tuesday.
CONCACAF has said it will investigate the incident, which Aguirre was unwilling to speak about after the match.
"They deserved to win, they were better than us in al areas, I've got nothing left but to congratulate them, and well, to try to lift my team's spirit," said Aguirre.
"The other thing, there's no point in even mentioning it because, well it's football, I'm not one to complain. Their fans made us feel very welcome."
Honduras boss Rueda, meanwhile, said the incident had overshadowed an impressive victory for his team.
"I'm sad because he's a human being. They hit the coach, that can't happen," said Rueda.
Uruguay's last-gasp win over Colombia will 'bring everyone closer', says Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa believes Uruguay's memorable 3-2 win over Colombia in World Cup Qualifying, secured by Manuel Ugarte's 101st-minute strike, will "bring everyone closer".
Former Leeds United boss Bielsa had found himself under pressure, with La Celeste going five matches without victory since finishing third at the Copa America.
However, they climbed to second in the CONMEBOL qualification group – ahead of Colombia on goal difference – by edging a five-goal thriller in Montevideo.
Andres Gomez's 96th-minute strike had appeared to salvage a point for Colombia, but Ugarte volleyed home following a knock-down from Facundo Pellistri mere moments after Uruguay had kicked off again.
Speaking after the dramatic finale, Bielsa said: "Victories like today are healing in the sense that they bring everyone closer, around a feeling as strong as Uruguay's connection with the national team.
"It was a very exciting match, and the players' determination to secure the win was evident.
"They have a well-oiled style of play; they defend, press, manage the ball, and have individual brilliance, which makes them a tough rival to beat.
"It's not easy to win against this opponent, as they have physically gifted, technically proficient players across all positions, many of whom can change the game's dynamics."
Next up, Uruguay face Brazil, with the Selecao languishing in fourth after they played out a frustrating 1-1 draw with Venezuela on Thursday.
Bielsa, however, is under no illusions regarding the magnitude of the task awaiting his team in Salvador on Tuesday.
"If Colombia is an athletically strong team with an offensively capable system that creates danger and has organisation in possession, Brazil has that and more," he said.
"We will try to control the ball in their half and not ours. Sometimes we succeed, and sometimes we don't, like against Venezuela."
Amorim wants Man Utd players to be inspired by club's history
Ruben Amorim wants his Manchester United players to be inspired by the club's history as he bids to bring a winning mentality back to Old Trafford.
Amorim, taking over at the Premier League club following the departure of Erik ten Hag, was speaking in his first interview with the club after a tour of their home venue.
The Portuguese tactician had visited Old Trafford earlier in the week and met a group of supporters, as well as the women's team's vice-captain, England star Ella Toone.
"When you come [to Old Trafford], it's so different. You see the trophies, you see the tragedy that we have as a club. The history," said Amorim.
The 39-year-old added the manner in which the club defied the odds to succeed under Matt Busby after the Munich air disaster in 1958 should be a particular source of inspiration.
"This kind of strength, I think it's important to put in our team. When the players come here, they should take the stadium tour all the time. I think this is very important to do," Amorim said.
"It's normal if you go a lot of years without winning, you start losing that feeling. So I think we need to put all the players doing the same thing, to regain that feeling.
"We haven't won the Premier League for a long time. But if you ask, United is the biggest club in England.
"So this is part of history, it is not now. So we have to address that, to show that and to try to win again."
Asked what his footballing philosophy is, the former midfielder said it all comes down to being a team.
"The team is the most important thing for me. And if you work as a team, then the talent individually is going to shine," he said.
"But if I have to explain the importance of everything, it is the character, the way we fight, the way we play, and we must have an identity.
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