Naderi steps off bench to sink Motherwell as Rangers climb to third | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Rangers beat Motherwell 1-0 at Ibrox to climb the Premiership table. Ryan Naderi, on early for the injured Lawrence Shankland, struck in the 12th minute from the centre of the box. Djeidi Gassama then won a penalty, but Kim Min-Su missed from the spot (30.). Despite 41.0% possession, Rangers fired 27 attempts and later hit the bar through Kevin Kelsy (74.). Rangers rise from ninth to third and host St Mirren next, while Motherwell slip from fourth to fifth and host Aberdeen next.

Player of the Match: Ryan Naderi decided the contest, scoring the winner after coming on early and leading the hosts with five attempts, including one that hit the post.

Stat of the Match: Rangers produced 27 attempts, illustrating their control of the chances despite seeing only 41.0% of the ball.

Three Things We Learned: Rangers out-shot Motherwell 27–8, a gap that told. Alex Paulsen made four saves to keep the visitors in contention. A missed Rangers penalty kept the margin tight, with Kim Min-Su off target from the spot.