Kris Boyd volleyed Rangers into an early lead before Merouane Zemmama twice came close for the visitors.

BBC: Kris Boyd scores for Rangers

Substitute Merouane Zemmama's free-kick was deflected wide of the Motherwell goal and, from the resulting corner, Chris Hogg's header was claimed by Ruddy.

BBC: Motherwell striker Jamie Murphy

Home substitute Byrne, on for early injury victim Merouane Zemmama, did get a glimpse of goal after some impressive work from Anthony Stokes.

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