Dessers Dramatic Winner: Rangers stun Dundee with thrilling comeback

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Rangers staged an astonishing fightback to defeat Dundee 4-3 at Dens Park, with Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers sealing the victory with a dramatic injury-time goal, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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The Light Blues found themselves trailing 2-0 and later 3-1, but they refused to surrender, launching an incredible comeback to stun their hosts.

Dundee had taken an early 2-0 lead, putting Rangers under intense pressure. However, James Tavernier's cross forced an own goal from Joe Shaughnessy, offering a glimmer of hope for the visitors.

Although Dessers had a goal ruled out for offside early in the second half, Rangers' fortunes changed dramatically as Tavernier and Lawrence scored stunning goals to level the match.

In a thrilling finale, Dessers kept his composure to slot home the winner in stoppage time, securing a remarkable victory for Rangers.

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The Nigerian forward has now scored 22 goals and provided 7 assists in all competitions this season for the Scottish giants.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun