Champion League
UCL: Cyriel Dessers dwells on impressive performance against Dynamo Kyiv
By Saheed Afolabi
Rangers striker, Cyriel Dessers is delighted with his monstrous showings against Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
The Nigeria forward came to the rescue of the Light Blues with a stoppage time equalizer to steal an away draw against their Ukrainian opponent.
The 29 year old striker said he gave his all in the last minutes of the game considering the ambiguity of losing the first leg.
He explained that, he isn’t perturbed with the constant criticisms from fans or the media but he’s focused on putting up impressive performances for his team.
“As a striker you have to believe, even if it is an impossible ball or you don’t think it will fall [to you]. I knew it was the last ball into the box in the game, and that was the case. I was happy to be on the end of it,” Dessers was quoted by the BBC.
“I don’t have to answer people. I’m just doing my job for the team, for the manager and for myself. That’s the only thing that matters.
“It would be nice to get more recognition for what you do, but I get the recognition inside the building and that’s most important. There are always reactions from the media or from a small part of the fans – but the bigger part of the fans gave me a lot of support and a lot of love.”
Dessers is hopeful the Light Blues wins their reverse fixture at home which will put them in the playoff round.
“Hopefully it’s a beautiful night for all of us. We have the qualities of finish this tie off and we should at home, but it will not be easy.”
