Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou has praised his quick-thinking stars for their efforts after coming from behind to take a point from their latest trip to Aberdeen .

The Dons and the Steelmen met for the third time in two months on Sunday, and Jimmy Thelin's men looked like they were finally going to get their revenge when Jesper Karlsson fired the hosts ahead.

However, a quickly taken corner allowed Callum Slattery to pick out Elijah Just for the equaliser as Aberdeen's defence switched off.

Askou, who wanted to use the game for his side to heal from their dire Premier Sports Cup exit, was pleased to see his demand for high pace football earn a reward in the Granite City , writes Record Sport .

He said: "We encourage our players to be fast-thinking and I think it was

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