Rangers Beat Motherwell 2-1 in Cup Semi-Final

Rangers secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup semi-final, providing a temporary reprieve for manager Philippe Clement amid mounting pressure to resign. After falling behind to Andy Halliday's goal, Rangers equalized through Cyriel Dessers early in the second half, with Nedim Bajrami clinching the win with a deflected strike late in the game. Despite advancing to the final against Celtic, Clement's side exhibited an unconvincing performance, raising concerns about their defensive weaknesses as they have not kept a clean sheet in their last four domestic matches. The subdued atmosphere among Rangers supporters at Hampden Park reflected the team's struggles, as they currently trail nine points behind rivals Celtic and Aberdeen. This victory may offer Clement a brief respite, but significant improvements are needed ahead of their upcoming fixtures. The final against Celtic on December 15 will be a crucial test for both the team and their beleaguered manager.