US EditionMartin Singles Out 'Fantastic' Rangers Player in Motherwell Draw
NORTH LANARKSHIRE, SCOTLAND, AUG 2 – Rangers missed chances and showed fatigue after midweek Champions League qualifier, conceding a late equaliser to Motherwell in a 1-1 draw, marking their third consecutive opening day without a win.
- Rangers and Motherwell played out a 1-1 draw at Fir Park on Saturday, marking the first match of the Premiership season.
- The draw followed Rangers taking an early lead through James Tavernier's 14th-minute header from a Joe Rothwell corner.
- Motherwell dominated the second half and scored a late equaliser through Emmanuel Longelo in the 87th minute, with Rangers missing a late chance to win.
- Rangers manager Russell Martin praised Lyall Cameron's performance but criticized the squad's mentality and effort, while Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou expressed disappointment they did not secure victory despite strong effort.
- Rangers extended their run of opening league game winless streaks to three seasons in a row as they look ahead to their upcoming Champions League third-round tie with Czech club Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday.
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