Jim Goodwin Comments on Dundee United’s 1-2 Defeat to Motherwell

Following Dundee United’s 1-2 loss to Motherwell, manager Jim Goodwin shared his perspective on the match. He stated, “It’s a difficult one to take undoubtedly. It’s not a game we deserved to lose.” Goodwin suggested that “A draw might have been a fair result but the last half hour we played the majority of the game in Motherwell’s territory.” He added that his team “created some good half chances and get done with the sucker punch of the second goal.” Goodwin specifically addressed a defensive error, noting, “Sometimes players can make mistakes. He [Emmanuel Adegboyega] should have dealt with the situation after the first bounce, but allowing it to bounce again allows the Motherwell player to close the distance.” Despite the outcome, Goodwin asserted that his team was statistically superior in key areas, stating, “We’re not making any excuses we had enough of that game in terms of the key metrics you look at – possession, penalty area entries and goal attempts – I think we were probably on top in those areas.” He concluded by attributing the defeat to missed opportunities and a defensive lapse: “We just didn’t take those half chances that came our way and unfortunately we get punished for a mistake at the back.”