Rangers 2-2 Motherwell: Reigning champions fail to narrow gap on Celtic after losing two-goal lead

Rangers failed to narrow the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic after losing a two-goal first-half lead at home to Motherwell.

Following Thursday's European heroics, the hosts started with zip in their play as Fashion Sakala smashed in two minutes after Bevis Mugabi's own goal.

But the Ibrox side lost their verve after the break as substitute Jordan Roberts tapped in before Kaiyne Woolery squeezed in an unlikely leveller to earn the point that moves Motherwell up to sixth.

Celtic's goalless draw at Hibernian earlier on Sunday presented an opening for Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side to reduce the leaders' advantage.

It looked the reigning champions would grab the opportunity with both hands, but two moments of cheap defending, coupled with poor second-half finishing, allowed Graham Alexander's men to claim a point at Ibrox for the second time this term.

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Formation 4-3-3

Formation 4-3-3

Match ends, Rangers 2, Motherwell 2.

Second Half ends, Rangers 2, Motherwell 2.

Substitution, Motherwell. Juhani Ojala replaces Kaiyne Woolery.

Attempt missed. Joe Ayodele-Aribo (Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Scott Arfield.

Attempt blocked. Alfredo Morelos (Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Attempt blocked. Scott Arfield (Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alfredo Morelos.

Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Stephen O'Donnell.

Attempt saved. Connor Goldson (Rangers) right footed shot from the