Summary

  • Mugabi nets from tight angle and Tavernier levels with fine volley then Sakala adds header and deflected shot

  • O'Donnell dismissed after two yellows before Kamara scores from 25 yards, Sakala completes hat-trick from close range & substitute Roofe taps in

  • Rangers go four points clear at top of Scottish Premiership

  • Motherwell stay seventh

  1. goal

    GOAL Motherwell 1-4 Rangerspublished at 13:35 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Glen Kamara, 75 mins

    It's a great strike from Glen Kamara as he scores his first goal of the season.

    Rangers vary their corner routine by working the ball back to outside the box where Kamara is lurking to take his low shot.

    Fashion Sakala did look offside and in the eyeline of goalkeeper Liam Kelly but the goal stands.

    Rangers goal
  2. Changes for the closing stagespublished at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-3 Rangers

    Alfredo Morelos makes way for Kemar Roofe in Rangers' first change as Ricki Lamie takes over from Jordan Roberts in the Motherwell team.

    Fashion Sakala scores for Rangers against MotherwellImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Fashion Sakala scored his second and Rangers' third at Fir Park

  3. 'Motherwell's afternoon about to get tougher'published at 13:30 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-3 Rangers

    Stephen Craigan
    Former Motherwell defender on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Stephen O'Donnell got booked in the first half for his own individual error. He's committed himself there when walking a tightrope, he's had a tough afternoon and Motherwell's afternoon is about to get tougher.

  4. RED CARD Stephen O'Donnell (Motherwell)published at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Moments after Kevin van Veen comes off the bench for Connor Shields, the hosts find themselves down to 10 men after Stephen O'Donnell receives a second booking.

    The full-back is late with his challenge on Calvin Bassey and Motherwell now have to play the final 23 minutes a man down.

    Stephen O'Donnell (right) was sent off for MotherwellImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Stephen O'Donnell (right) was sent off for Motherwell

  5. 'Sakala the difference so far'published at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-3 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Scotland striker

    Quote Message

    I said in the first half if Fashion Sakala was going to stay in this Rangers team he was going to have to make an impact, and he's certainly done that. Two goals and he's been the difference so far

  6. goal

    GOAL Motherwell 1-3 Rangerspublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Fashion Sakala, 63 mins

    Again, the goal's been coming and Fashion Sakala gets his second of the afternoon.

    The striker receives the ball wide on the left and cuts inside as Calvin Bassey's decoy run opens up space and the eventual shot takes a nick off Sean Goss on its way past Liam Kelly.

    Rangers goal
  7. Half-hour to gopublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    We're past the 60-minute mark. Both managers will no doubt be thinking about changes.

  8. Last-ditch defendingpublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    Bevis Mugabi recovers well after Fashion Sakala, Alfredo Morelos then Scott Arfield almost get free inside the Motherwell box.

    Rangers are soon deep in Motherwell territory again and this time it is Jordan Roberts' turn to get the ball clear.

  9. Postpublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    Calvin Bassey had a shot deflected wide moments ago and the pressure keeps coming as Fashion Sakala's cross is knocked out for a Rangers corner which comes to nothing.

  10. 'Motherwell need to get in Rangers' faces'published at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Scotland striker

    Quote Message

    Motherwell are not getting close enough; they're stopping five yards in front of them and if you give quality players time they will put the ball on a six pence at some point and punish them again. Motherwell need to get in their faces and make contact

    Connor Shields and Connor GoldsonImage source, SNS
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    Motherwell's Connor Shields clears under pressure from Connor Goldson

  11. Postpublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    Motherwell struggling to get out as loose balls in and around the box keep falling to Rangers players. The visitors want a third goal to make this game a bit more comfortable.

  12. More Rangers pressurepublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    An early chance in this second half for Rangers as Alfredo Morelos gets the break of the ball in the box and his effort is deflected out.

  13. KICK-OFFpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    Motherwell get things restarted at Fir Park.

  14. 'Rangers conceding so many goals'published at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Scotland striker

    Quote Message

    Rangers are conceding so many goals this season, so much more than last season. They're conceding early, and there will come games when they won't come back

  15. Postpublished at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    HT: Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    Thomas Duncan
    BBC Scotland reporter at Fir Park

    Rangers were visibly roused after James Tavernier's wonderful equaliser.

    They had Motherwell on the ropes right up until the half-time whistle. The champions could probably have done with the game carrying on.

    James Tavernier celebratesImage source, SBS
    Image caption,

    James Tavernier marked his 30th birthday with his 68th Rangers goal

  16. Postpublished at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Scotland striker

    Quote Message

    A big part of Rangers game is about crossing, and Motherwell can't continue to defend balls like that

  17. 'A lot of work to do' for Motherwellpublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    HT: Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

    Stephen Craigan
    Former Motherwell defender on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Motherwell have got a lot of work to do now. They're not a side who go and dominate the ball. Any time they do have the ball now they're going to have to be more productive

  18. HALF-TIME Motherwell 1-2 Rangerspublished at 12:51 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Deja vu as Rangers recover from an early deficit to lead 2-1 at the break with two quick goals as they did last Sunday against St Mirren.

    Motherwell went ahead through a well taken Bevis Mugabi strike but James Tavernier's stunning volley Fashion Sakala's powerful header have turned this game on its head.

    Both teams deserve huge credit for such an entertaining first half in awkward conditions. Game on for the second half.

    Fashion Sakala celebratesImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Sakala headed Rangers in front

  19. goal

    GOAL Motherwell 1-2 Rangerspublished at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Fashion Sakala, 45+1 mins

    Rangers wanted a lead before the break and now they have one. James Tavernier set up Calvin Bassey for a volley moments ago that was blocked and the captain sends in another cross that is just asking for a headed finish. Fashion Sakala applies it and he now has two goals for Rangers - both against Motherwell.

    Rangers goal
  20. Postpublished at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2021

    Motherwell 1-1 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Scotland striker

    Quote Message

    Sometimes there's not much you can do. Motherwell have defended well, it's not the best cross from Calvin Bassey, but it's a wonderful finish from James Tavernier