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Cyriel Dessers delivered a standout performance, scoring and providing an assist as Rangers secured a 3-1 away victory against Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 clash on Thursday.

The Super Eagles striker has now registered three goals and two assists in nine Europa League appearances this season. Across all competitions, Dessers boasts 19 goals and five assists in 41 games for Rangers.

Match Recap:

  • 6’ – Dessers opened the scoring for Rangers.
  • 30’ – Alexander Djiku equalized for Fenerbahce.
  • 42’ – Dessers assisted Vaclav Cerny, who restored Rangers' lead.
  • 81’ – Cerny completed his brace, sealing the win for Rangers.

Meanwhile, Leon Balogun was featured for Rangers after coming on in the 28th minute, while Bright Osayi-Samuel was absent from Fenerbahce’s squad.

Elsewhere in the Europa League:

  • Real Sociedad 1-1 Manchester United
  • AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
  • FCSB 1-3 Lyon
  • Viktoria Plzen 1-2 Lazio
  • Ajax 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
  • FK Bodø/Glimt 3-0 Olympiacos
  • Roma 2-1 Athletic Club

The return leg fixtures will determine which teams advance to the quarter-finals.

Oluwayemi Omolagba

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