Kevin van Veen admits he watched Motherwell's Scottish Cup fourth round clash through the cracks in his fingers from the bench, but was happy to climb off it and inspire his side to a 2-1 win over Greenock Morton.
Van Veen replaced Kaiyne Woolery in 60 minutes with the score at 0-0 and immediately gave the Steelmen more of an attacking edge.
Robbie Muirhead put the Championship side ahead with a fine strike on the cusp of half-time in extra-time, and that presented Motherwell with an uphill battle.