Motherwell 1-2 Rangers: Malik Tillman solo strike sees Gers close to within two points of Celtic
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Malik Tillman’s sensational solo goal helped Rangers overcome Motherwell 2-1 at Fir Park to close the gap on Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership back to just two points.
After a lacklustre first half, Rangers made the crucial breakthrough eight minutes after half-time when Tilman won back possession on halfway, before dribbling past five Motherwell players and finding the bottom corner of the net with a delicate dinked finish.
If that strike was eye catching, then John Lundstram’s near-post header to double the visitors’ lead midway through the second period was more perfunctory and it appeared to put his side on course for a comfortable win.
However, Stuart McKinstry’s floated free-kick caught out Allan McGregor to set up a tense finale, with Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team holding on for a vital three points as they closed in on the champions, while the hosts stay eighth in the table.
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What’s next?
Rangers have a Premier Sports Cup match against Dundee on Wednesday night while Motherwell take on Celtic.
Both sides return to Scottish Premiership action on 22nd October with Rangers at home to Livingston and Motherwell against Livingston. Both games kick-off at 3pm.