Kevin van Veen was again Motherwell's hero as he kept alive their quest for a European place with a tense 1-0 win over Ross County at the Global Energy Stadium.The Dutch striker climbed off the bench in 64 minutes and had scored the winner within four minutes, burying a soft-looking penalty award.That puts Motherwell in the driving seat for at least the fifth European slot the Premiership offers, as they leap-frogged their hosts.That's an incredible state of affairs, with this only being the Steelmen's second league win of 2022.County had the majority of the possession in the game, but in truth didn't really do a lot with it, while Motherwell soaked up the pressure, hit their hosts on the counter-attack, and should have lead at the interval.There wasn't much between the sides in the first half.

County had more of the possession for the first period, but didn't do a lot with it, while Motherwell should have taken the lead through a Ross Tierney header that rippled the top of the net.The second half was much the same, but van Veen's introduction turned the game in Motherwell's favour, with the striker showing his worth after sitting out a two-game suspension.Ross County boss Malky Mackay made one change to the side that drew with Hearts on Saturday, with Jack Baldwin coming in for Keith Watson.His Motherwell counterpart Graham Alexander made three changes to the side that lost 1-0 at Dundee United.

Captain Stephen O'Donnell, Liam Donnelly and Joe Efford came in for Bevis Mugabi, Callum Slattery and Kaiyne Woolery.Ranges' progress to the Europa League final means fifth spot gets a Euro slot, with Motherwell, Ross County and Dundee United battling it out for two places.However, only Celtic had left Dingwall with three points

Ross County 0, Motherwell 1: Van Veen rescues Motherwell's European hopes

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