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Ryan Naderi Winner Hands Rangers Third Consecutive Victory
Motherwell controlled possession and created chances, but Rangers were sharper in attack and held on after a 12th-minute goal.
A 12th-minute goal from Naderi secured a third consecutive William Hill Premiership victory for Rangers at Ibrox, after the substitute capitalized on a mistake by Motherwell goalkeeper Alex Paulsen.
Despite enjoying 65 per cent of first-half possession, Motherwell fell behind after Paulsen attempted to dribble past Naderi outside his box, a reckless decision that proved costly.
Several missed opportunities prevented Rangers from extending their lead, including a first-half penalty by Kim Min-su and excellent chances for substitutes Kevin Kelsy and Daizuke Yokota within five minutes.
Ivor Pandur made crucial saves to deny Tawanda Maswanhise and Alex Lowry, while James Penrice hit the post as Motherwell pressed for an equalizer without success.
In a final attempt to force an equalizer, Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson introduced forwards Seb Palmer-Houlden and Eythor Bjorgolfsson, but the visitors could not find a breakthrough.