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Published : Thursday, July 29, 2010 news image 1

Norway test for Well

Motherwell continue their Europa League campaign this evening with a tie against Norwegian outfit Aalesunds in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the competition.

A pair of 1-0 wins saw Craig Brown's men knock out Breidablik of Iceland at the previous stage but they are now up against a team sitting fourth in the table after 18 games of their season.

Brown has done his homework on the opposition and is well aware of towering striker Tor Hogne Aaroy. He said: "They are a very good team - athletic, fit, organised. They have a well-known striker who is 6ft 8in tall, who created their winning goal on Saturday by outjumping the goalkeeper.

"We're aware of the threat of crosses coming into the penalty box. The first thing you do is stop the crosses coming in, if you don't get the delivery, he can't score.

"I have absolute faith in Stephen Craigan and Mark Reynolds to know when to jump and challenge or when to let him have a header and pick up the headed ball."

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