Motherwell holds two-goal lead against HB in Conference League qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Motherwell secured a 2-0 victory against HB Torshavn in the first leg of the Conference League qualifying on July 24, 2026. Goals from Martin Moormann and Lukas Fadinger in Alfred Johansson's debut match as manager gave the Steelmen a strong advantage. Cillian Sheridan expressed confidence that Motherwell will maintain their lead in the second leg, citing the difficulty of losing a two-goal advantage away from home. HB Torshavn currently sits fifth in the Faroese top flight after 16 games.
- •Motherwell leads HB 2-0 after the first leg of qualifying.
- •Goals scored by Martin Moormann and Lukas Fadinger.
- •Alfred Johansson managed his first competitive match for Motherwell.
- •Cillian Sheridan is confident in maintaining the lead.
- •HB Torshavn is currently fifth in the Faroese top flight.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'Motherwell not going to give up two-goal lead' - Sheridan
"Former Motherwell striker Cillian Sheridan is fully confident the Steelmen will make it through to the third round of Conference League qualifying after their first leg victory against HB on Thursday. In Alfred Johansson's first competitive game as manager, Motherwell won 2-0 at Fir Park thanks to goals from Martin Moormann and Lukas Fadinger. HB Torshavn are currently fifth in the Faroese top flight after 16 games, having finished second last season to secure their Conference League place.
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