Motherwell Women emerged 2-1 winners over Hamilton Women at New Douglas Park during the second Lanarkshire derby of the SWPL 1 season.
Leanne Crichton's corner 22 minutes into the first half was met by Paige McAllister and scrambled into the Accies net amid a sea of bodies.
Hamilton thought they had hit back through Tiree Burchill as Motherwell goalkeeper Khym Ramsey looked to have been robbed of possession inside her own box, but a foul was given.
Lori Gardner's driving run into the Hamilton area looked to have punished the home side as a penalty was awarded when she tumbled under a challenge. 'Well's Chelsie Watson' crashed her effort off the post.
Women of Steel boss Paul Brownlie watched his side win the first ever SWPL 1 Lanarkshire derby 3-0 back in October and was keen for a repeat of three points.
But Doctor's side - who were promoted to the league this season - started the day bottom of the top tier and needed maximum points to ease relegation fears.
Carla Boyce, however, put the game beyond them after 58 minutes with a nice close range finish.
Hamilton pushed for a way back into things in the final 20 minutes and Burchill hit the bar before Tara McGonigle's penalty claim was waved away.
With two minutes remaining, Josi Giard did pull one back after a nice mazy run, but the damage was already done.
The result puts The Women of Steel fifth but Accies remain bottom on five points.
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