SPL: Champions Rangers cut the gap on second-placed Hearts to three points with a comfortable 4-1 win at Dundee United in their Scottish Premier League clash.
Striker Kris Boyd netted a hat-trick and Dado Prso nabbed the other, while Collin Samuel scored a consolation goal for United.
Croatian forward Prso rifled a spectacular 20-metre shot into the top left for the opener after 30 minutes. Two minutes later Boyd finished off a wonderful passing move with a first time shot past keeper Derek Stillie.
Boyd made it 3-0 after 54 minutes when he tucked home an easy chance after Prso rolled a low cross to the back post.
Trinidad and Tobago striker Samuel pulled a goal back after 68 minutes but Boyd completed his treble by cracking in a 12 metre shot seven minutes from time.
Third-placed Rangers are now on 59 points from 32 games as they chase the second Champions League place with Hearts who have 62 from 31. Leaders Celtic have 79 from 31 and can clinch the SPL title on Wednesday with a win in their home tussle with Hearts - who reached the Scottish Cup final earlier on Sunday with a 4-0 win over Hibernian.
