Rangers made a surprise change in goal with regular first-choice Allan McGregor dropped to the bench and Alexander starting while there were also places in the line-up for youngster Kyle Hutton and the returning Kyle Lafferty, back after illness.

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Jonathan Tuffey saved from Roberto Colautti's shot while Kyle Lafferty headed over in the dying minutes.

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Kyle Lafferty slotted in the second as United were caught pushing for a reply.

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