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Balogun, Aribo Both On As Rangers Drop Points In Title Race

The Nigerian pair of Leon Balogun and Joe Aribo both featured for the full 90 minutes as Rangers battled to a 1-1 draw away from home in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, Sports247 reports.

In the game against relegation-threatened Motherwell, Rangers failed to convert the bulk of their chances and had to come from behind to earn a point.

Motherwell took the lead via Devante Cole in the 21st minute and went into the break with a 1-0 scoreline.

The home team looked set to cause an upset against a Rangers side that have not tasted defeat in league action this season.

With 18 minutes left in normal time, The Gers got their equalised when substitute Cedric Itten found the back of the net with a header. Borna Barisic assisted the goal.

Rangers pushed for the winner there on but could not overcome a determined Motherwell defense.

With the result, Rangers have 66 points from 24 games, 21 more of Celtic who have played three-game less.