Motherwell will play Europa Convention League soccer subsequent season after a 2-1 win over Hearts secured a prime 5 Premiership end.
Joe Efford put the house aspect into an early lead however the Jambos responded quickly by means of Josh Ginnelly, as they created loads of attacking probabilities.
'Effectively's scorer ought to have turned supplier for Sean Goss mere minutes earlier than the interval however opted to go solo and missed, along with his teammate staring down an open purpose.
Ricki Lamie made up for that second by scrambling the ball residence within the second half to make sure that the membership would take part overseas this summer season.
They sit fourth and one place beneath Robbie Neilson's workforce in third forward of the ultimate day towards Celtic.
Alexander had gamers scuffling with a bug throughout Saturday's win towards Ross County and it struck extra of his males forward of kick-off, however they made simply two adjustments.
Midfielders Mark O'Hara and Ross Tierney dropped out with Callum Slattery and Dean Cornelius coming in. Jambos primary Craig Gordon was rested and changed by ex-Effectively goalkeeper Ross Stewart getting a uncommon begin.
That slim 1-0 success at Dingwall meant the Steelmen knew a win and dropped factors for Ross County at Rangers meant assured Europa Convention League soccer subsequent season and a prime 5 end.
Given the Staggies discovered themselves 2-0 down contained in the opening half-hour of their contest, 'Effectively knew it was all there in entrance of them.
It could not have began a lot better as Connor Shields' shot was weakly palmed by Stewart into the trail of Efford, who utilized the straightforward job of rolling the ball into an empty internet after two minutes.
It was a raucous ambiance inside Fir Park with what was at stake, and the actual fact it was membership legend and assistant supervisor Keith Lasley's ultimate match earlier than changing into St Mirren's chief working officer.
Parity was restored seven minutes later as Juhani Ojala's free header allowed Ginnelly to surge previous him and end with aplomb past keeper Liam Kelly.
After that it was Hearts dominating the attacking probabilities and Kelly was referred to as upon to make necessary saves, saving from Ginnelly once more on 12 minutes.
Liam Boyce was subsequent to have a go on 18 minutes however one other sturdy save by the house keeper was wanted, as 'Effectively received in at half-time stage.
An ailing Kevin Van Veen rose from the bench on Saturday to attain the winner and he was introduced on on the interval in an attacking change by Alexander.
The entrance three mixed immediately and Efford got here near heading residence a Shields cross after the Dutchman's dummy run on 47 minutes. Andy Halliday received a free-kick on the different finish just a few moments later however it sailed broad.
Motherwell had appeared extra energetic within the second interval and so they received their rewards on 55 minutes. Callum Slattery's nook brought on chaos within the field and Lamie popped up with the contact to information the ball residence.
Having signed a pre-contract with Dundee, it was on target to be a becoming farewell for the versatile defender. However Hearts had been Scotland's third-best workforce for a motive so 'Effectively needed to be on their guard.
The sport lulled in assault however this suited a house aspect who did not must push ahead, slightly maintain on for a continental prize. Toby Sibbick's damage meant a prolonged quantity of stoppage time was to be performed.
It led to a nervy Fir Park however already there have been seaside balls inflated within the residence finish as a European place beckoned. And certain sufficient it did because the Steelmen received over the road to ship the membership again to the continent.
Motherwell: Kelly, O'Donnell, Ojala (Van Veen, 45), Lamie, Carroll, Cornelius, Goss (Tierney, 69), Donnelly, Slattery (Shaw 69), Shields, Efford.
Substitutes: Connelly, Mugabi, Woolery, Shaw, Tierney, Nirennold, Campbell, Mahon.
Booked: Slattery
Hearts: Stewart, Sibbick, Cochrane, Moore, Halliday, Atkinson, Haring, Mackay-Steven, Woodburn (Thomas, 80), Ginnelly, Boyce.
Substitutes: Gordon, Smith, Kingsley, Souttar, McEneff, Devlin, Simms, Tait.
Referee: Matthew MacDermid
Attendance: 5769
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