While the Nigerian forward made a crucial impact in the second half, questions remain about his composure in front of goal as Rangers missed the chance to close the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Celtic started the brighter of the two sides and took a deserved early lead through Daizen Maeda, whose deflected shot wrong-footed the goalkeeper. Rangers struggled to find rhythm in the first half, but their fortunes changed after the break when Dessers showed determination to win a penalty following a driving run into the box. James Tavernier converted from the spot to level the score and inject belief into the hosts.
Dessers continued to be heavily involved, using his physical presence to trouble Celtic’s defence. However, his performance was marred by a golden opportunity missed late in the game. With the score tied and Rangers pushing for a winner, Dessers found himself with a clear sight of goal, only to shoot tamely at Joe Hart, allowing the Celtic keeper to preserve the draw.
Moments later, Celtic regained the lead through Matt O’Riley, but Rangers salvaged a point thanks to an injury-time equaliser from Rabbi Matondo. While Dessers’ overall effort and contribution were commendable, his inability to convert a key chance left many fans frustrated, especially in a game of such magnitude.
The result leaves the title race finely poised, with both teams still battling fiercely for supremacy. For Dessers, it was a case of grabbing his chance to influence the match—but missing the opportunity to become the hero. Can he find the clinical edge Rangers need in the run-in?
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