December 08, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s Cyriel Dessers came on as a substitute and registered an assist as Rangers claimed a 3-0 victory against Ross County at Victoria Park to reaffirm their strong position in the Scottish Premiership.
Philippe Clement’s team demonstrated clinical finishing and strategic gameplay throughout the encounter.
The Light Blues opened the scoring early, with Hamza Igamane netting a deflected goal in the fifth minute that looped over Jack Hamilton in the County goal.
The home team struggled to recover from this initial setback, with defensive uncertainties becoming increasingly apparent as the match progressed.
Rangers extended their lead just before half-time through a significant goalkeeping error.
Danilo capitalised on Hamilton’s heavy touch, blocking a clearance and calmly tapping the ball into the net to double the visitors’ advantage.
The goal perfectly encapsulated Rangers’ opportunistic approach to the match.
James Tavernier completed the scoring in the second half with a powerful strike from the edge of the penalty area, firing past Hamilton and into the top corner after receiving the ball from Dessers.
The victory moved Rangers to within 11 points of Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, while also closing the gap on second-placed Aberdeen to just two points.
With a game in hand, Clement’s team continues to build momentum at a crucial stage of the season. This sets the stage for an exciting week ahead, with Tottenham’s visit to Ibrox on Thursday followed by the Premier Sports Cup Final against Celtic at Hampden Park next Sunday.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
