Two goals from Abdallah Sima ensured Rangers stayed within eight points of Scottish Premiership Leaders Celtic with battling victory over St Mirren at Ibrox.
The Brighton & Hove Albion loanee, who has proved one of few success stories of the club's summer signing spree, opened the scoring late in the first half to ease the frustration felt within the stands. The Senegalese forward wrapped up the points with a composed finish with 20 minutes remaining after being played through on goal by Todd Cantwell.
Philippe Clement's side knew they needed to avoid falling further behind their fierce rivals, who had overcome St Johnstone 3-1 at McDiarmid Park in Sunday's lunchtime kick-off.
And despite producing a less than convincing performance against the Paisley outfit, the Gers got the job done as they put to bed two consecutive draws with Stephen Robinson's men.
Here’s our post-match Rangers player ratings:
Unused subs: Robby McCrorie (GK), John Souttar, Jose Cifuentes, Ben Davies.
9. Todd Cantwell - 9/10
Excellent man of the match display. Played a crucial role in most attacking moves and he worked tirelessly for the team, displaying a good work ethic and attitude after being subbed early doors. Suits the No.10 role and played a defence-splitting pass for Sima to slot home a second. Subbed late on. | SNS Group
10. Ross McCausland - 8/10
Deserving of his start after scoring against Aris Limassol and looked a constant threat down the right flank. Linked the play well and did well to create space in behind for others. Establishing himself as a regular in the first-team. Subbed. | SNS Group
11. Abdallah Sima - 9/10
Two outstanding finishes and looked back to his best after failing to fire recently. Brilliant run for the second goal and can be delighted with his contribution. | SNS Group
12. Cyriel Dessers - 6/10
Dallied on the ball too often when finding himself in promising areas and will feel he should've scored on another day. Involved in the build up to Sima's opening goal after feeding Cantwell. Subbed just after the hour mark. | SNS Group