The football world may have overlooked him for Nigeria’s recent World Cup qualifiers, but Cyriel Dessers had the perfect response on the pitch.
The Rangers forward delivered a clutch performance, sealing a dramatic comeback victory with a last-gasp winner that left fans thrilled even after the final whistle, Footballrover reports.
Cyriel Dessers’ new milestone at Rangers sealed in style
In a thrilling Scottish Premiership encounter, Rangers staged an incredible 4-3 comeback win against Dundee, and at the heart of it was Cyriel Dessers.
The match, played at Dens Park, saw the hosts take control early when Simon Murray found the net in the second minute.
Joe Shaughnessy doubled Dundee’s advantage in the 19th minute, piling pressure on the visitors.
Rangers got a lucky break before halftime when Shaughnessy mistakenly put the ball into his own net, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
The Gers believed they had levelled the score in the 51st minute through Dessers, but his goal was ruled offside.
Dundee quickly regained momentum as Scott Tiffoney struck in the 62nd minute, assisted by Nigerian midfielder Oluwaseun Adewumi, making it 3-1.
Cyriel Dessers inspires Rangers’ stunning comeback
With time running out, Rangers dug deep. James Tavernier sparked the revival in the 76th minute, cutting the deficit to one.
Tom Lawrence then fired home an equaliser in the 81st minute, setting up a frantic end to the encounter.
It was Dessers, on his 100th appearance for the club, who delivered the ultimate moment of magic in stoppage time.
The Nigerian forward latched onto a chance in the 93rd minute, slotting home the decisive goal to complete the remarkable turnaround.
Dessers’ latest brilliance marked his 12th league goal of the season and took his overall tally to an impressive 29 goal contributions—23 goals and six assists.
His compatriot, Leon Balogun, also featured in the dramatic victory, helping Rangers maintain their fight in the Scottish title race.
Rangers remain second in the league standings with 65 points, trailing leaders Celtic by 13 points.
With back-to-back wins under their belt, the Gers now shift focus to a crucial clash against third-placed Hibernian.
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