Hibernian 1 - 2 Motherwell
Motherwell maintained their impressive start under Alfred Johansson as Ibrahim Said's superb finish secured a narrow Scottish Premiership victory at Hibernian.
Author | Dave Lee
Stadium | Easter Road
Following successive wins over HB Torshavn in Conference League qualifying, Johansson's side began their league campaign with three points thanks to a sharp team move late in the game.
Debutant Alex Lowry exchanged passes with Said before sending Dylan Williams away down the left. His low cross found Said, who calmly finished past Raphael Sallinger to complete a second-half smash and grab.
Motherwell took the lead shortly before half-time
Lukas Fadinger coolly converted a penalty after Josh Mulligan brought down Oscar Priestman at the end of a slick attacking move.
It was a frustratingly flat first half from Hibs, but they emerged with renewed energy after the interval and deservedly levelled from the penalty spot.
Martin Boyle seized on a loose backpass from Williams and was brought down by Priestman. The Australia forward dusted himself down and sent Alex Paulsen the wrong way, finding the same bottom corner Fadinger had earlier.
From there, David Gray's side took control and pushed hard for a winner
Owen Elding was denied by a fine save from Paulsen before having another effort cleared off the line by Martin Moormann.
Nathan Lowe then fired wide with the goal at his mercy, before Moormann again came to Motherwell's rescue by heading another Lowe effort off the line.
Hibs failure to make their chances count proved costly
Said completed a sweeping move in the 85th minute to snatch all three points for Motherwell.
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