Cartwright focused on Falkirk's fifth-place chase
TL;DR
Falkirk's Henry Cartwright emphasizes the importance of aiming for a fifth-place finish in the Scottish Premiership. Their recent win against Motherwell brings them closer to Hibernian, with a chance for European football next season.
Key points
- Falkirk won 1-0 against Motherwell
- Henry Cartwright highlights the significance of finishing fifth
- Falkirk is two points behind Hibernian
- Potential for European football next season
- Upcoming match against Hibernian is crucial
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Falkirk match-winner Henry Cartwright insists pushing on for a fifth-place finish in the Scottish Premiership would be "massive" for the club.
The 1-0 Scottish Premiership home victory over Motherwell closed the gap to Hibernian above them to two points, leaving Falkirk with a potential shot at European football next season.
That relies on overhauling David Gray's side in the table and Celtic defeating Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final, with Hibernian travelling to Falkirk next weekend.
Victory also secured an unbeaten season against the high-flying Steelmen who occupy fourth place with Cartwright netting the winner moments after coming on.
"I'm obviously not playing as much as I really want to and getting a few minutes here and there but I'm happy to come on and make a difference for the team today," Cartwright told BBC Scotland.
"Of course it's massive [potentially finishing fifth] obviously, there's a [potential] European spot so of course that's what we're looking to do.
"It could be a six-pointer next weeko hopefully we jump them and see how the rest of the season goes."
"You know back-to-back promotions, finally got in the top six - it's a massive achievement but we've not got it by just being comfortable and accepting our fate.
"We're always striving for what's next, so credit to the lads that have been playing every weekend, doing well and doing Falkirk proud."
The midfielder, on loan from Leicester City, netted his second league goal of the campaign, the other coming in a 1-1 home draw against Rangers in October.
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Q&A
What does a fifth-place finish mean for Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership?
A fifth-place finish could secure Falkirk a chance to compete in European football next season.
How did Falkirk's recent victory affect their standings in the league?
Falkirk's 1-0 victory over Motherwell reduced the gap to Hibernian to just two points in the league standings.
What needs to happen for Falkirk to overtake Hibernian in the league?
Falkirk must win their upcoming match against Hibernian and hope Celtic defeats Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final.
