Rangers 1-0 Hearts: Dessers Strikes For Victory

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Dessers Strikes Late to Give Rangers Narrow Win Over Hearts

Glasgow, Scotland: A late goal from Cyriel Dessers was enough to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Rangers over Hearts at Ibrox on Saturday. The win keeps Rangers in the hunt for the Scottish Premiership title, while Hearts remain in third place after a frustrating afternoon in Glasgow.

The first half saw both sides struggle to find their rhythm, with neither team able to create any clear-cut chances. Rangers dominated possession but lacked the final touch in the final third, while Hearts looked dangerous on the counter-attack.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with neither team able to break the deadlock. However, the breakthrough finally came in the 80th minute when substitute Dessers pounced on a loose ball in the Hearts penalty area and fired a low shot past the helpless Craig Gordon.

Hearts threw everything at Rangers in the remaining minutes but were unable to find an equalizer. The visitors were left to rue a number of missed opportunities, with Lawrence Shankland and Josh Ginnelly both failing to convert promising chances.

The victory sees Rangers close the gap on Celtic at the top of the table to three points, albeit with their rivals having a game in hand. Hearts, meanwhile, remain three points clear of Aberdeen in the race for third place.

Key Moments:

• 80' GOAL: CYRIEL DESSERS (RANGERS): Substitute Dessers scores the only goal of the game, firing a low shot past Gordon after capitalizing on a loose ball in the Hearts penalty area.
• 88' CHANCE: Lawrence Shankland goes close for Hearts, forcing a good save from Allan McGregor.
• 90+3' CHANCE: Josh Ginnelly misses a gilt-edged opportunity for Hearts, firing wide from close range.

Man of the Match:

Cyriel Dessers was a key figure for Rangers, providing an energetic and powerful presence from the bench. His late goal was the difference between the two sides and he deservedly earned the Man of the Match award.

What's next:

Rangers face a tough test next weekend when they travel to face fierce rivals Celtic at Parkhead in a crucial clash at the top of the table. Hearts, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back at home to St Johnstone.