Motherwell FC U16's v Cornhill BC U16's

Match report by David Barry

Motherwell were looking for a high scoring win from this match which they needed in order to have a chance of reaching the finals in the tournament.

They came close in the early minutes of the game from a corner that was just headed over. More early chances down the wings were dealt with well by Cornhill's captain Russell Masson.

The opener came after only five minutes following a pull back from the left found Craig Moore on the edge of the box who struck home into the top corner.

The Steelmen went 2-0 up shortly after, a cross from the right met Craig Moore in the box who buried it with his head.

Cornhill responded almost immediately with their own headed attempt that just went past the near post.

Motherwell scored soon after from another header by Craig Moore who completed his hat-trick. Moore was on fire and he nearly scored a fourth but for a good save from the keeper.

Another 'Well attack led to Cornhill conceding a penalty after a foul in the box from Russell Masson. Motherwell's No.12 stepped up and converted.

The star of half Craig Moore got his fourth of the game, a terrific cross field ball from Stuart Hall found his team mate at the back post who hit on the volley in to the goal.

Half time – 5-0 Motherwell

Cornhill battled on against their opponents, but Motherwell continued were they left off in the first half after another great cross from Stuart Hall found Kyle Jackson who slotted home.

Motherwell were awarded another penalty later on, Stuart Hall took the penalty and got the goal that his efforts during the game had deserved. 7-0.

Motherwell did not let up however and a fine bit of play ended with Paul McCafferty scoring.

'Well's Darren Brownlie got on the score sheet a little later after he headed in at the back post from a free kick.

Cornhill did have the ball in the back of the Motherwell goal but it was ruled to have been offside.

Stuart Hall was again causing problems and scored his second from a powerful shot to the keepers back post.

Cornhill battled throughout the game but the premier league quality of Motherwell was on evident for the spectators to see.

Man of the match: Stuart Hall (Motherwell)