Motherwell's pursuit of European soccer has obtained that little bit simpler after Hearts' 2-1 win Scottish Cup semi-final win over Hibs.
The Tynecastle aspect raced right into a two-goal lead over their Edinburgh rivals with a pair of wonderful objectives from Ellis Simms and Stephen Kingsley.
Fir Park academy graduate Chris Cadden obtained one again for Hibs, who had been decreased to 10 males after Joe Newell's sending off within the second half.
Dundee United, Ross County and the Steelmen could have been watching on with curiosity, as a result of implications it has for his or her pursuit of Europe.
Hibs will end this time period within the Premiership's backside six, that means the one passage to continental exercise subsequent season was by way of profitable the Scottish Cup.
Now third-placed Hearts will face Celtic or Rangers within the closing, Euro placement forward of Scotland's showpiece home closing subsequent month is handed all the way down to fifth.
Graham Alexander's males now know that end would assure a second spherical qualification spot within the Europa Convention League.
Fourth in the meantime will head into that competitors on the third qualifying stage. Motherwell are sixth presently and face Rangers per week on Sunday of their first post-split fixture.
Journeys to Dundee United and Ross County comply with, earlier than internet hosting Hearts forward of a season finale at Celtic.
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