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Robbie Hanratty

Motherwell player ratings as Halliday nets against old employers & Kaleta impresses

Motherwell exited the Premier Sports Cup after Rangers came from behind to triumph 2-1 winners at Hampden Park. 

Stuart Kettlewell's side led at the break through Andy Halliday, and more than matched their Glasgow opponents for large spells. Ultimately Rangers found another gear and goals from Cyriel Dessers and Nedim Bajrami booked their place in the final, which takes place on December 15. 

Here's how the Motherwell players rated at the national stadium...


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Aston Oxbororugh

Displayed strong handling to keep Rangers at bay in the first half. Helpless for Dessers' goal and then made a top save to deny Jefte low volley shortly after. Came up trumps with two good stops in quick succession as Cerny tried his luck. Perhaps will believe he could've done better with Bajrami's winner at his near post.

6

Liam Gordon

A real tenacious showing from the Motherwell defender. 

6

Kofi Balmer

It was a bodies on the line effort. 

6

Dan Casey

​Looked absolutely delight with himself as he bravely blocked Bajrami's second half shot. Solid display but naturally tired as the game went on. 

6

Marvin Kaleta

The on-loan star produced a highly energetic performance. He never gave up both offensively and defensively. It was admirable to watch how hard he worked to get back and catch Cerny on 71 minutes. 

7

Andy Halliday

Scored the opener by getting on the end of a wonderful ball from Seddon. Didn't celebrate against his old employers. 

7

Lennon Miller 

The teen sensation captained Motherwell for this showpiece match and he again looked like an old head on young shoulders. Didn't let the occasion get to him. 

6

Ewan Wilson 

Was confident to pick up the ball and get the Motherwell attack going. 

6

Steve Seddon

Showed his pace and enthusiasm to cause the Rangers defence trouble. Booked early in second half for catching Barron with his arm then replaced by Sparrow. 

6

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos 

Didn't see much of the ball at times yet his strength and power did prove a handful. 

6

Tawanda Maswanhise 

The Zimbabwean forward chased everything and tried to get involved despite Rangers dominating the bulk of possession. 

5

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Tom Sparrow

Took too long to pull the trigger when he had the chance to shoot from Tavares' cutback. 

5

Zach Robinson

Part of a double switch in the forward areas. Battled well but didn't really cause Butland any trouble.

5

Jair Tavares

Harried the Rangers defence and found himself in decent pockets of space at times. 

5

Shane Blaney 

On with 15 minutes to go for the knackered Kaleta. 

4

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