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Falkirk's Comeback Win: McGlynn Hails Arfield's Scoring Touch and Team's Resilience

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Falkirk manager John McGlynn heaped praise on midfielder Scott Arfield after the Scot's 36-year-old substitute scored a crucial goal in a 2-1 comeback win against Motherwell at Fir Park. The Bairns were down 1-0 at halftime but rallied in the second half, with Arfield's strike helping to seal a historic victory for the visitors, who now sit eighth in the Scottish Premiership table on nine points. McGlynn commended Arfield's "top professional" attitude, citing his goal-scoring threat as a key factor in Falkirk's turnaround.

Key Takeaways:

  • Falkirk came from behind to win against Motherwell, securing their second Scottish Premiership victory of the season.
  • Scott Arfield, 36, came off the bench to score a crucial goal in the 2-1 win, showcasing his goal-scoring threat.
  • Falkirk manager John McGlynn praised Arfield's professionalism and attitude, calling him a "top professional."
  • McGlynn highlighted the team's resilience and character in fighting back from a difficult start to win the game.
  • Falkirk now sit eighth in the table on nine points, with their next match against Dundee at home.
  • McGlynn expressed his desire to see Falkirk take the initiative and score first in future matches, rather than having to comeback from behind.
  • The team's spirit and togetherness were key factors in their success, with McGlynn stating that they had "digged out the result" despite being under pressure.

Statistics:

  • Falkirk's comeback win against Motherwell marked their second Scottish Premiership victory of the season.
  • The team now sit eighth in the table on nine points.
  • Scott Arfield has started three matches and appeared in all of Falkirk's top-flight games so far.
  • 36-year-old Scott Arfield scored the crucial goal in the 2-1 win against Motherwell.
  • Falkirk were down 1-0 at halftime but rallied in the second half, with Motherwell failing to capitalize on their early dominance.

Sources:

  • "Falkirk fight back from goal down to earn stunning 2-1 comeback win over Motherwell" - [The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/2023/09/16/falkirk-fight-back-from-goal-down-to-earn-stunning-2-1-comeback-win-over-motherwell/)
  • "Falkirk 2-1 Motherwell" - [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scotland-premiership/64571514)

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