That's almost three again!

It's a sensational run from Tom Sparrow who skips past numerous HB defenders before laying the ball off to Ibrahim Said inside the opposition box. He, once again, gets the ball caught under his feet but manages to tee up Willy Vogt although the striker's effort isn't the most powerful and the goalkeeper saves.

Tom English
BBC Scotland's chief sports writer at Fir Park

There we go, another shot from distance and another pearler for Motherwell.

I said at half-time on the radio that Motherwell needed to be absolutely ruthless in building their lead because they're a lot better than HB and they needed, and deserved, that second goal.

Despite having six debutants and a truckload of experience unavailable there is a lot of cohesion in this team, a lot of the same things we saw last season.

I know HB are not a good team but how many poor teams have beaten Scottish opposition in Europe? That's a long, long list. Motherwell won't be adding to that list tonight.

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That's almost three!

Ibrahim Said is facing away from goal as the ball comes to his feet and the forward can't quite get the ball out from under his feet.

It's bundled behind for a corner which ultimately comes to nothing.

James McFadden
Former Scotland & Motherwell forward on BBC Sportsound

He just passes it, with a good bit of power, into the top corner off the underside of the bar. A wonderful goal.

Willy Vogt dances into the opposition box and wins his side a corner.

This one is played short before the ball loops towards the far post and HB get it clear.

Mathias Voss goes charging towards Motherwell centre-back Martin Moormann but the defender looks so composed as he calmly passes to his teammate.

Wilson then has a pop from outside the box but it's a comfortable save for Bjarti Mork.

Motherwell look to pressure again as Ibrahim Said plays a ball in behind before the flag is raised.

An early flurry from Motherwell as Ewan Wilson drills a pass into the HB box.

Willy Vogt is there but an opposing defender turns it behind for a corner which the visitors defend.

The sun is beginning to set as we get back under way for the second half.

James McFadden
Former Scotland & Motherwell forward on BBC Sportsound

There's a lot to like. There are the same kind of patterns as last season. Motherwell are enjoying playing with a freedom within a shape, with both full-backs getting high.

A first start and a first goal for summer signing Martin Moormann, not a bad way to kick off life in Motherwell.

The 25-year-old joined after leaving Blau-Weiß Linz following the Austrian side's relegation from their Bundesliga.

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Motherwell fans, what have you made of Alfred Johansson's first competitive half in charge?

Have you been impressed? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

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Not a bad first half for Motherwell. They'll be happy to be a goal up, less so that they couldn't make more of their dominance.

A few nervy moments as the half wore on but they go into the break with a crucial one-goal lead.

It'll be interesting to see what Alfred Johansson does in the second half.

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Sloppy play from Motherwell gifts the ball to HB Torshavn who race up the other end.

The ball eventually rolls along the ground in front of goalkeeper Alex Paulsen who leaves it for his defender to lash clear.

Another nervy moment for the Steelmen there.

Ibrahim Said attempts to double Motherwell's advantage before the break.

He takes a touch inside the HB box before scooping his shot over the crossbar as he aimed for the top corner.

HB Torshavn's Ari Mohr Jonsson has just left the field of play after requiring treatment.

He'll have to wait before he's allowed back on.

Youngster Mikey Booth tries a cross from deep but the pass is deflected behind for a Motherwell corner.

The ball goes through to goalscorer Moormann who rises high above his marker and forces the opposition goalkeeper to make the save.

Ibrahim Said crashes a header off the crossbar to deny Motherwell a second.

It was a great passage of play from Motherwell who appear to have regained their composure after that nervy spell a few moments ago.

Motherwell have started to get a little sloppy at the back and are allowing HB Torshavn to put on a bit of pressure.

Some poor clearances and passes have put the hosts under the cosh in these last few minutes.