UCL: Cyril Dessers rescue vital point in Rangers’ draw against Dynamo Kiev

By Wale Mustapha

Nigerian striker, Cyriel Dessers scored a late equaliser to brighten Rangers’ chances of qualifying to UEFA Champions League group stage with a 1-1 draw against Dynamo Kiev in Lublin.

The first leg of final playoff round saw Dynamo captain Andriy Yarmolenko gave the hosts the lead late in the 38th minute after picking up a good pass from Vladyslav Vanat before slotting it past Jack Butland.

Deep in added time, Rangers had their much-craved equaliser as Vaclav Cerny delivered the ball into the path of Dessers and he finished low beyond the goalkeeper to draw the tie.

Dessers’ Super Eagles’ team mate, Leon Balogun, was also in action for 90 minutes in the game.

The reverse fixture will hold next week on Tuesday at the Ibrox. The eventual winner will make it to money spinning group stage of the competition.