Rangers win to close gap on leaders Celtic to 11 points
Arfield slid in third following Defoe pass; midfielder netted twice in first half
Missile thrown near Rangers' Tavernier just before visitors' second goal
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So, Scott Arfield fires an impressive hat-trick as Rangers see off Motherwell to reduce Celtic's lead at the top of the Premiership to 11 points.
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Scott Arfield's first hat-trick of his career took him on to 11 goals for the season - the first time he has hit double figures since netting 10 for Falkirk in season 2008-09.
Image source, SNSScott Arfield took the match ball home
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Jermain Defoe teed up Scott Arfield for his third goal at Fir Park, the veteran striker quips on Sky Sports that it's the first time he's passed the ball inside the box!
Image source, SNSJermain Defoe set up Scott Arfield to seal his hat-trick
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Rangers manager Steven Gerrard on Sky Sports: "Scott's been really clinical in front of goal.
"You actually get a better view of the game up there [in the stand]. It was a different experience today."
Image source, SNSSteven Gerrard served a one-match touchline suspension
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Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson on Sportsound: "We had large amounts of the play. Ultimately, our decision-making cost us.
"We must learn from that. Young boys will make mistakes.
Image source, SNSStephen Robinson says poor decision-making cost Motherwell dearly
"We have to get better with our decision making and try and keep progressing. You keep being brave, you keep encouraging them to do it."
Image source, BBC SportFT: Motherwell 0-3 Rangers
Image source, BBC SportFT: Motherwell 0-3 Rangers
Scott Mullen
BBC Scotland at Fir Park
Rangers fan give their players a standing ovation as they trot off while Scott Arfield proudly shows off the match ball. He pumps his fist at the crowd who responded accordingly.
There was hardly a Motherwell fan left at the end for any of the home players to go to. A dire end to what started off a positive day for the Lanarkshire side. In the end, only one shot to show for their efforts and that was a tame trundler straight at Allan McGregor.
Image source, SNSScott Arfield takes the acclaim of the Rangers supporters
In the end a convincing win for Rangers, who certainly look likely now to clinch second place in the Scottish Premiership.
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Now that we've got a break before the Scottish Premiership split let's take a look at each team's points tally compared to where they stood last year. Look away now Dundee fans...
Image source, BBC SportPoints difference
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Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound
Quote MessageWe're saying that Rangers were ruthless, Scott Arfield was ruthless. He was the one supporting all day and the one who got himself into positions [to score]. Although his chances were gift-wrapped, my word, he took them well didn't he?
Image source, PAScott Arfield was Rangers' hat-trick hero at Fir Park
Rangers reduce Celtic's lead at the top of the Premiership to 11 points, courtesy of an impressive Scott Arfield hat-trick.
Motherwell flashed moments of menace but were punished for calamitous defending.
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Two minutes of added time at Fir Park.
Motherwell 0-3 Rangers
The hosts continue to press for a late consolation, but Gorrin's 40-yard effort has more chance of finding the Time Capsule than Allan McGregor's net.
Stephen Robinson, a frustrated figure, scuttles back to his seat in the Motherwell dugout.
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Andy Halliday replaces Glen Kamara as the match at Fir Park moves quietly towards full-time. Scott Arfield's hat-trick has sealed victory for Rangers and ended this as a contest.
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A similar pattern to proceedings at Fir Park: impressive Motherwell build-up play fizzles out on the edge of the area as Rangers clear their lines.
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Eros Grezda replaces Steve Davis for the visitors as we head into the final 10 minutes at Fir Park.
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With 15 minutes remaining, Rangers will reduce Celtic's lead at the top of the Premiership to 11 points. James Scott replaces Jake Hastie for the hosts.
It might have been different had Hastie taken one of his earlier chances at Fir Park...
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Rob Maclean
BBC Scotland at Fir Park
Quote MessageIt's been a shocker for Motherwell at the back
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That's a wrap for Rangers' hat-trick hero Scott Arfield. The midfielder is replaced by Ross McCrorie for the closing stages.
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The Motherwell defence is in full It's A Knockout mode... Charles Dunne is the latest player to be afflicted by the calamitous mistake theme, coughing up possession for Jermain Defoe, who misses two great chances to make it 4-0 to Rangers.
Stephen Robinson must have steam coming out of his ears.