Super Eagles: Cyriel Dessers on target for Rangers in 2-2 draw against St Mirren
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Cyriel Dessers Scores as Rangers Draw 2-2 at St Mirren in Thrilling Scottish Premiership Clash.

Super Eagles: Cyriel Dessers on target for Rangers in 2-2 draw against St Mirren

Tosin Abayomi 05:17 - 27.04.2025

Cyriel Dessers Scores as Rangers Draw 2-2 at St Mirren in Thrilling Scottish Premiership Clash.

Rangers FC played out a dramatic 2-2 draw against St Mirren in a pulsating Scottish Premiership encounter.

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Cyriel Dessers proving pivotal for the visitors despite their failure to secure all three points.

Cyriel Dessers scores for Rangers

Cyriel Dessers Scores as Rangers Draw 2-2 at St Mirren in Thrilling Scottish Premiership Clash.
Cyriel Dessers Scores as Rangers Draw 2-2 at St Mirren in Thrilling Scottish Premiership Clash.

The result, while ensuring Rangers a second-place finish in the league after Celtic were crowned champions earlier in the day.

Rangers took the lead four minutes before halftime through Dessers, who showcased his composure in the box.

The Nigerian international latched onto a precise reverse pass from teammate Nicolas Raskin, took a touch to set himself, and fired a low shot past St Mirren goalkeeper Zach Hemming.

Cyriel Dessers Scores as Rangers Draw 2-2 at St Mirren in Thrilling Scottish Premiership Clash.
Cyriel Dessers Scores as Rangers Draw 2-2 at St Mirren in Thrilling Scottish Premiership Clash.

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The goal, Dessers' first of the match, marked his 20th goal for the season across all competitions, a tally that highlights his growing influence despite the team's inconsistent campaign.

However, the lead was short-lived as just before the interval, St Mirren equalized through captain Mark O'Hara.

Cyriel Dessers Scores as Rangers Draw 2-2 at St Mirren in Thrilling Scottish Premiership Clash.
Cyriel Dessers Scores as Rangers Draw 2-2 at St Mirren in Thrilling Scottish Premiership Clash.

The second half saw Rangers regain the lead seven minutes after the restart, this time through Raskin.

St Mirren’s resilience shone through once again as in the 75th minute, Conor McMenamin leveled the score, sliding in to convert a low cross from Declan John.

For Rangers, the draw marked their fifth consecutive match without a win, a run that has seen them lose ground in the title race.

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