
Motherwell beat holders Dundee United in a replay at Fir Park to set up a Scottish Cup semi-final meeting with St Johnstone at Hampden.
Jamie Murphy fired the Steelmen in front early on and Chris Humphrey converted from close range to add a second before the break.
Francis Jeffers rifled home Well’s third on 63 minutes as the home side continued to dominate.
United rarely threatened, Scott Robertson having a shot saved late on.
‘Well will now face Saints at the national stadium on Saturday 16 April, Aberdeen taking on Celtic in the other semi-final at the same venue the following day.
Having taken the lead twice in the 2-2 draw at Tannadice that prompted the replay, Motherwell were eager to make home advantage count, Humphrey flashing a shot wide of the United goal in the opening minutes.
