Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers proved once again why he’s Rangers’ go-to striker, finding the net in his third consecutive game to guide the team to a commanding 4-0 victory over Aberdeen on Sunday afternoon at Ibrox Stadium.
The in-form Nigerian marksman scored Rangers’ second goal of the match, bringing his tally to 26 goals for the season, along with six assists across all competitions, Footballrover reports.
It was also his 15th goal in the Scottish Premiership this term, showing his crucial role in the squad’s attacking force.
Cyriel Dessers makes it count with 32 goal contributions of the season
Dessers thought he had put Rangers ahead just before the half-time whistle, only for the goal to be ruled out by VAR for offside.
The first half ended goalless, but the breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Václav Černý calmly slotted home after a neat setup from Nicolas Raskin.
Six minutes later, Raskin was at it again—threading a precise pass to Cyriel Dessers, who made no mistake in finishing past Kelle Roos to double Rangers’ lead.
The goal marked Dessers’ third in as many games and continued his fine scoring streak in the closing stages of the season.
Rangers run riot after Dessers’ breakthrough
Hamza Igamane added a third in the 70th minute with a sharp finish before substitute Jefte sealed the emphatic win in stoppage time after Černý turned provider.
Leon Balogun, another Super Eagles stalwart, made a late appearance in the 79th minute, coming on for Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
His presence helped shore up the backline and maintain Rangers’ clean sheet.
The win brought an end to a six-game winless run for Rangers—comprising four draws and two losses—as they continue to maintain their second-place standing with 71 points, trailing behind newly crowned champions Celtic.
With just two matches remaining, against Dundee United and Hibernian, Rangers will look to finish the campaign on a high, fuelled by the sharp form of Cyriel Dessers.
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