Stuart Kettlewell amazed by Motherwell 'utter chaos' as anger turns to jubilation after stunning late show

Stuart Kettlewell toasted his trio of scoring subs for the stunning comeback that stopped the Steelmen’s rot and claimed a 3-3 draw with Ross County.

Motherwell were heading for a fifth Premiership defeat on the trot. But they stormed back from a two-goal deficit late on with the leveller coming deep into stoppage time from 17-year-old Luca Ross, making only a second brief league appearance for the club. But the serious spark for the late mayhem in a manic second period was Arsenal loan man Mika Biereth.

The Danish youth international striker’s determination and drive lifted Fir Park and all around him. On his comeback from nine weeks out injured, Biereth hinted at being a huge player for Kettlewell – if he stays fit. The Fir Park gaffer said: “It basically descended into utter chaos, if I’m honest!

“I was angry at the goals we conceded but the reaction from the players was pretty stunning. Being 3-1 down with seven minutes to go and get the point was terrific. For the subs to score the goals puts us in a better place than what we would’ve been.

“You then feel you could go on and win as we’re on the front foot, but you’re always going to take the point at that stage. Young Luca has been with our group most of the season. I’m delighted for him, Conor Wilkinson and Mika too. It showed we have strength in depth and more options off the bench.

“They all had a big impact. It’s pleasing to get a point on the board and breaking that cycle of four defeats.”

Meanwhile frustrated Malky Mackay admits Ross County only have themselves to blame for the blunders that tossed away victory. The Staggies suffered from poor finishing in front of goal early in the contest and got sloppy with a two-goal advantage late on.

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