Motherwell Stuns Rangers with Late Equaliser, Title Race Shaken
Rangers looked set to cruise to victory at Fir Park, but Motherwell had other plans. Just six minutes in, Nico Raskin put Rangers ahead with a composed finish, breaking Motherwell’s long home unbeaten run and seemingly setting the stage for a routine three points. For a brief moment, it looked like the visitors were in full control, exploiting a slick move from Mohamed Diomandé and showing the kind of sharpness that keeps title contenders at the top.
But Motherwell’s response was immediate and relentless. Despite conceding early, they dominated possession, probed Rangers’ defence and created chance after chance. Tawanda Maswanhise struck the post and Stephen O’Donnell saw a scrambled effort cleared off the line. Their energy and control of the ball made it clear: they weren’t just defending—they were demanding respect.
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The drama intensified when Lukas Fadinger was sent off in the 78th minute following a VAR-reviewed tackle. Motherwell were down to ten men and most teams would have folded under the pressure. Not this side. With remarkable composure and determination, they pushed forward and in the 89th minute, Stephen Welsh seized the moment. Latching onto a knockdown from Eythor Bjorgólffson, he lashed the ball into the net, completing a fightback that was as dramatic as it was deserved.
This draw changes the landscape at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Rangers remain just ahead of Celtic, who themselves snatched a late victory, but the gap to league leaders Hearts has widened to five points. Sunday’s showdown between Rangers and Hearts is suddenly elevated from a routine fixture to a potential title-decider. Rangers now face the pressure of needing a response, while Motherwell have reinforced their reputation as giant-killers and a team capable of influencing the title race, even while 13 points off the leaders.
For Rangers head coach Danny Rohl, the message is clear: dominance early in the game and a man advantage late are not guarantees of victory. The squad’s mental resilience will be tested in the coming days, especially against Hearts. Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou, on the other hand, can celebrate a performance that thrilled the home crowd, showcased tactical intelligence and demonstrated the character of a team punching above its weight.
This match is a reminder that in football, no lead is safe and no game is over until the final whistle. The consequences of tonight’s late drama will echo through the title race, shaping strategy, morale and pressure for every team at the top. Stay tuned and keep watching as the Scottish Premiership continues to deliver high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat football that could redefine the championship.
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