A first Motherwell goal from Ross Tierney salvaged a 1-1 Premiership draw for the Steelmen away to St Mirren.
A tight opening hour played out before Steelmen goalkeeper Liam Kelly was called into an outstanding reflex save on the line as Saints looked destined to score through Richard Tait's header.
Kevin Van Veen had a big chance at the other end and it proved costly when Alex Gogic cannoned a header into the net less than 24 hours after arriving at St Mirren on loan from Hibs.
