Said's Outrageous Double Sends Motherwell Past HJK
What was the chat? Motherwell need a centre-forward? Said said hold on the now. The Steelmen could still do with a goal-scoring striker, but that will not be the chat among fans tonight. Instead, it will be about travel plans to Germany thanks to their showman, Said. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder was unplayable in the second half. HJK didn't know where he was at any given moment, except when he was whisking away in celebration. It was no shock his first came from work down the left. Longelo was tremendous, yet again, and traumatised the Finnish right-hand side. But Said cut right through the spine of their team for his second. Two better individual goals you'll struggle to see all season. There wasn't exactly pressure on Motherwell, but there was a heap of hope and expectation - quite rightly - given the wave the club are riding and their performance last week. Now, against Freiburg, they have a free hit. A mighty fine and well-tuned side who gave John McGinn's Aston Villa a go in the Europa League final a few months ago. Perhaps brother Paul McGinn can ask for a few tips. But then again, who's to say this high-flying Motherwell will want them?
Said's double helped Motherwell secure a crucial win in Germany, sending them into the next round of the competition. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder was instrumental in the Steelmen's victory, scoring two stunning goals in the second half.
Why It Matters for Motherwell
This win is a significant boost for Motherwell, who are currently riding a wave of form. With a free hit against Freiburg, the Steelmen will be looking to build on this momentum and continue their impressive run.
Motherwell will face Freiburg in their next fixture, a match that promises to be an exciting encounter. With the Steelmen's form and the quality of their opponents, this match is sure to be a thrilling contest.
League standing: 3rd in Premiership, 4 pts, 1W-1D-0L from 2 games, recent form DW. Goals this season: 2 scored, 1 conceded (+1 goal difference). Title race: 2 points behind leaders Celtic. Last result: Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell (2026-05-16). Recent form (last 5): 2W-1D-2L (WWLLD, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run. Next fixture: vs Aberdeen (at home, 2026-08-22) (8th in the table). Currently sidelined: Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Callum Hendry, Jordan McGhee, Paul McGinn.
