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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Motherwell 0-3 Rangers
Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound
Quote MessageJermain Defoe picks the right pass and Scott Arfield gets the match ball
Image source, SNSScott Arfield has been razor-sharp at Fir Park, pouncing three times to punish Motherwell
Motherwell 0-3 Rangers
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson makes two changes: Chris Cadden and Elliott Frear come on for Curtis Main and Gboly Ariyibi.
Motherwell 0-3 Rangers
Scott Mullen
BBC Scotland at Fir Park
The credit has to go to Scott Arfield for claiming his hat-trick, but it really is kamikaze stuff at the back from Motherwell. Mark Gillespie’s kick out to Gorrin was ambitious to say the least, he loses it, Turnbull fails in a 50/50 to win it back, and Defoe is in to square for Arfield.
Stephen Robinson must be the most frustrated man in the country. Their side have been well in this, but have shot themselves in the foot. Three times...
Motherwell 0-3 Rangers
Billy Dodds
Former Rangers striker on Sportsound
Quote MessageIt's from Motherwell possession, then Ryan Jack wins it and they are out of position. Jermain Defoe is so unselfish, setting up Scott Arfield. Game over.
Scott Arfield
The match ball will be heading to Arfield Towers tonight. Motherwell are once again caught in possession and Jermain Defoe does brilliantly to tee up Scott Arfield who dinks home his and Rangers' third goal.
A hat-trick for Arfield as the visitors ruthlessly punish Well folly at the back.
Image source, BBC SportMotherwell 0-2 Rangers
Jake Hastie shows the Rangers defenders a clean pair of heels as he slaloms his way into the penalty area. However, his impressive run fails to yield a convincing finish as his effort is easily gathered by Allan McGregor.
Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Scott Mullen
BBC Scotland at Fir Park
This has been better from Motherwell. They are moving the ball better and trying to get it out quickly to both flanks. Gboly Ariyibi has already shown flashes that he can glide by players at ease since the restart while Jake Hastie looks itching to run at Jon Flanagan whenever he can.
David Turnbull in the middle of the park is dictating things well just off the shoulder of Ryan Jack, the Rangers man needs to start getting tighter to the 19-year-old.
Image source, SNSMotherwell 0-2 Rangers
For all the hosts' clever passing in midfield, they have lacked a killer ball in the final third. Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, looking on from the stand as he serves a one-game touchline ban, will be happy with the current scoreline. His counterpart Stephen Robinson, less so...
Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound
Quote MessageMotherwell have players that are capable of getting them back into the game, they just need to get them in the game
Image source, SNSMotherwell 0-2 Rangers
Jermain Defoe is flagged offside - wrongly as replays show - after piercing the fragile Motherwell defence to collect Scott Arfield's through ball. A reprieve for a frazzled rearguard.
Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Both sides trade attacks as the final ball is lacking in the final third on each occasion. Gboly Ariyibi tumbles under a James Tavernier challenge and wants a free kick but referee Nick Walsh is having none of it.
A good tempo to the start of the second half
Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Motherwell, two goals down, attempt to stretch Rangers as they search for a way back into this game.
Can Jake Hastie et al revive the hosts or will Rangers hold on to secure victory?
We're back under way at Fir Park.
HT: Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Image source, BBC SportMotherwell 0-1 Rangers
Billy Dodds
Former Rangers striker on Sportsound
Quote MessageThere has been warning after warning. We want to keep the politicians out of the game but it's coming to the stage where they are going to act and fans need to realise that. We want a good atmosphere but this is dragging Scottish football down
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Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound
Quote MessageMotherwell have been the better footballing team in the first half. Stephen Robinson knows this team well. He needs to get them to regroup. If they make one more mistake and it's punished, then it's game over
Image source, SNSHT: Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Scott Mullen
BBC Scotland at Fir Park
"And breathe.It’s been an incredible first half here. Motherwell by far the brighter in the opening 20 minutes and could have been ahead. But two defensive lapses allowed Rangers in, and it now looks like a mountain to climb for the home side as Rangers dictate play.
Image source, Getty Images"Given the nature of both goals and the fact they haven’t come as a result of sustained pressure, you’d not write Motherwell off yet. However, it’s important that Stephen Robinson’s men score the first goal and, just as importantly, sort themselves out at the back. If not, things could get even worse."
HT: Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Billy Dodds
Former Rangers striker on Sportsound
Quote MessageScott Arfield has always been a midfielder who will get you goals and he's taken his two chances brilliantly. Rangers have been ruthless and that's the difference
A Scott Arfield-inspired Rangers hold a healthy lead at the break. Motherwell have paid dearly for defensive lapses with Arfield firing home two predatory strikes.
Image source, SNSScott Arfield has scored twice, taking his tally for the season to 10 goals
Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Two minutes of added time at the end of the first half.