Dessers Scores, but Rangers Suffer Historic Home Defeat to Motherwell
Cyriel Dessers found the back of the net, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Rangers from suffering a shocking 2-1 home defeat to Motherwell on Saturday. The loss marked a historic low for the Scottish giants, who have now lost three consecutive home games for the first time since 2012.
The nightmare began early for Rangers when goalkeeper Jack Butland’s costly error gifted Luke Armstrong the opener in the ninth minute. Things went from bad to worse when Tom Sparrow doubled Motherwell’s lead just after the half-hour mark, leaving the home crowd stunned.
Rangers fought back in the second half, with Dessers halving the deficit after a clever assist from Ridvan Yilmaz. However, his joy was short-lived, as an offside call denied him a crucial equaliser moments later.
The 30-year-old Nigerian striker has now scored 11 goals in 26 league appearances this season, proving to be a key attacking asset for the Gers despite their recent struggles. His compatriot, Leon Balogun, also featured in the match, playing 45 minutes. On the opposing side, Motherwell fielded their Nigerian import, Moses Ebiye, who contributed to his team’s impressive away win.
Opinion: A Wake-Up Call for Rangers?
For a club with Rangers’ stature, losing three straight home games is nothing short of a crisis. The pressure will now be mounting on both the players and the coaching staff to find solutions before their season unravels further.
While Dessers continues to show his worth in front of goal, the team’s defensive lapses and lack of cutting edge in crucial moments are glaring concerns. If Rangers hope to challenge for silverware and keep up with their rivals, they must rediscover their home dominance quickly.
As for Dessers, his form is promising from a Nigerian perspective. With the Super Eagles looking ahead to important fixtures, having an in-form striker in Europe’s top leagues is always a boost. However, individual brilliance alone won’t be enough to fix Rangers’ deeper issues.
