Motherwell Held 1-1 at HJK Helsinki

Overview

• Motherwell drew 1-1 in Helsinki on Thursday after Tawanda Maswanhise converted a VAR-awarded penalty and Teemu Pukki equalised within a minute of coming off the bench.
• The penalty followed a lengthy VAR check and a pitchside monitor review by referee Dalibor Cerny after a challenge on Regan Charles-Cook.
• Motherwell face selection problems with pre-match disruptions including a reported visa issue for Ibrahim Said and match injuries to Alex Lowry and Regan Charles-Cook that could affect the home leg.
• Manager Alfred Johansson said he was very proud of the performance and maintained his unbeaten start as he integrates new signings and academy players into the squad.
• Fans followed the game on the paid SolidSport stream or BBC Radio Scotland Extra and should expect a sell-out atmosphere at Fir Park for next week’s decisive second leg.