THE MAIN MANDRON

Mikael marks his 100th Buddies game with glory double on All Saints Day

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ST MIRREN fans called for Faith over Fear in their impressive pre-match tifo.

And on All Saints Day of all dates their heroes answered their call with a performance packed with grit and guile to book a first cup final since they lifted the League Cup in 2013.

Unplayable Mikael Mandron marked his 100th Buddies appearance with a double and had a hand in goals by Dan Nlundulu and Richard King.

Motherwell were blown away despite being given hope with Callum Hendry’s late goal.

A final spot booked...

And on this evidence Stephen Robinson’s side will fancy going the whole hog, no matter who they face - with Rangers and Celtic contesting the other semi.

Saints streaked ahead in the 25th minute - but not without controversy. Whether Alex Gogic got a touch on Declan John’s low corner was unclear - but it was enough to deceive Lukas Fadinger and the ball broke kindly to Mandron who slammed home from eight yards.

Well weren't happy though. And TV replays soon showed a free-kick leading to the corner had been taken by Gogic while the ball was still moving.

Well looked for an instant response and Shamal George had to save from Apostolos Stamatelopolous.

But it was the Buddies who netted again five minutes before the break.

Mandron turned midway inside the Well half and his threaded pass deflected off Elijah Just into the path of Nlundulu.

He took a touch to tee himself up before thrashing an unstoppable effort high past Steelmen No.1 Calum Ward.

Well were throwing everything at it.