In a rollercoaster of a match, the former US Cremonese forward completed a stunning comeback for the Scottish giants, who were trailing 2-1 at halftime. Second-half goals from James Tavernier, Tom Lawrence, and Dessers helped Rangers overcome a resilient Dundee side and keep their title aspirations alive.
Dessers’ decisive moment came deep into stoppage time when he capitalized on a defensive error by Dundee’s Aaron Donnelly. A wayward header from Donnelly fell perfectly into Dessers' path, and the Nigerian striker made no mistake, poking the ball past the Dundee goalkeeper to clinch the victory for the visitors.
Reflecting on his memorable 100th appearance and the late-game heroics, Dessers expressed mixed emotions about the hard-fought contest but relished the milestone achievement. "It was very nice to score so late but the 90 minutes before that were not that nice," Dessers said. "At the end, if you can score like that in your 100th game, it is a very nice feeling. It was an unbelievable moment, scoring an injury-time winner."
Since joining Rangers from Cremonese in the summer of 2023, Dessers has experienced ups and downs at Ibrox. However, his latest match-winning contribution underscores his importance to Philippe Clement’s side as they continue their pursuit of league leaders Celtic.
Rangers’ hard-earned victory against Dundee brought them closer to their fierce rivals, who currently sit at the top of the Scottish Premiership with 75 points. As the season reaches its climax, Dessers' form could prove pivotal in Rangers' bid to close the gap on Celtic and reclaim the Scottish title.
With this landmark goal and performance, Cyriel Dessers has once again proven his ability to deliver in crucial moments, further cementing his place as a key player for Rangers and a valuable asset for the Nigerian national team.
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