Tawanda Maswanhise's brace secured a 2-0 victory for Motherwell against Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. The Zimbabwean striker scored from the penalty spot in the 37th minute and added a deflected goal just 60 seconds after halftime, taking his season tally to 21 goals.

Motherwell's win moves them within a point of third-placed Celtic and extends their unbeaten run to 20 matches. The victory dealt a severe blow to Dundee United's top-six hopes, leaving them 12 points behind Falkirk with just five games remaining before the split. Despite surviving early pressure, United struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-organized Motherwell defense.

Maswanhise nearly completed his hat-trick in the 50th minute but fired wide when through on goal. Motherwell controlled the remainder of the match, with Callum Slattery forcing a fine save and hitting the woodwork from distance. The result strengthens Motherwell's position in the race for European qualification and puts pressure on Celtic ahead of their upcoming fixtures.