Dessers the Hero as Rangers Seal Thrilling Comeback Win
Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers was the match-winner for Rangers, scoring a dramatic injury-time goal to seal a 4-3 victory against Dundee at Dens Park.
Late Drama as Dessers Strikes
The Light Blues found themselves in deep trouble, trailing 2-0 and later 3-1 before launching an incredible fightback. James Tavernier and Tom Lawrence struck to make it 3-3, setting the stage for Dessers to fire home the winner in stoppage time.
Speaking to RangersTV, Dessers expressed his joy at scoring in his 100th career game:
“It was very nice to score so late, but the 90 minutes before that were not that nice. At the end, if you can score like that in your 100th game, it is a very nice feeling.”
How the Game Unfolded
Dundee raced into a 2-0 lead, putting Rangers under early pressure. James Tavernier’s cross forced an own goal from Joe Shaughnessy, offering hope to the visitors.
Dessers thought he had equalised early in the second half, but his goal was ruled out for offside. Moments later, Scott Tiffoney restored Dundee’s two-goal cushion at 3-1.
But Rangers refused to give up. Tavernier and Lawrence both scored stunning goals to level the match before Dessers sealed victory with a composed finish in stoppage time.
Dessers Calls for Stronger Starts
While delighted with the win, Dessers admitted that Rangers must stop giving teams an early advantage.
“We showed our mentality to come back, but we have done that too many times. It would be nice to get the first punch so they have to come onto us.”
With this latest heroic moment, Dessers has now scored 45 goals in 100 games, proving his value to Rangers in crucial moments. The focus now shifts to their next challenge, as they aim for more consistent performances.
