Maswanhise Double Fires Motherwell to Victory as Form Reaches New Heights
Tawanda Maswanhise continued his incredible run in front of goal with a first-half brace as Motherwell cruised to a 3–1 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday, cementing their place in the Scottish Premiership’s top six.
The 22-year-old Zimbabwean struck twice within ten minutes — first meeting Emmanuel Longelo’s cross at the far post in the 16th minute, then showing sharp instincts to poke home a second on 26 minutes. His double took him to six league goals and ten overall contributions (eight goals, two assists) across all competitions, underlining his growing status as one of Scotland’s standout young forwards.
Kilmarnock’s Scott Tiffoney briefly pulled one back early in the second half, but Apostolos Stamatelopoulos restored the two-goal cushion from the penalty spot after VAR confirmed a foul on the Motherwell striker.
For Motherwell, this was another display of control and efficiency under Jens Berthel Askou, who praised his side’s composure and tactical discipline. Maswanhise, meanwhile, was named Player of the Match with a rating of 8.56, reflecting his decisive influence on proceedings.
The win lifts Motherwell to sixth, just a point behind Falkirk with a game in hand — and with Maswanhise’s form peaking, their ambitions of a top-four push suddenly look realistic.
The Zimbabwe international’s maturity and consistency have stood out this season. After overcoming a passport issue that ruled him out of the Warriors’ last fixture, Maswanhise has been relentless at club level, his blend of pace, confidence, and finishing making him a nightmare for defenders.