On 10 minutes, Motherwell defender Marc Fitzpatrick missed a glorious chance to open the scoring.

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Bell made a comfortable save from Marc Fitzpatrick's tame effort after the midfielder had been set up by Humphrey.

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The home side enjoyed the bulk of play and Marc Fitzpatrick headed over an empty net from close range before David Clarkson nodded in on 43 minutes.

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Marc Fitzpatrick replaced Malcolm as McGhee looked to add some drive to his three-man midfield but Zaliukas threatened again following a high ball with a powerful volley that was held by Smith.

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