Rangers managed to salvage a point in a gritty 1-1 draw against Olympiacos, thanks to a timely equalizer from Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers. The match, played in the iconic Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, saw both teams push for supremacy in an encounter charged with intensity and suspense.
Olympiacos took the lead in the 56th minute through Ayoub El Kaabi, who capitalized on a defensive lapse from Rangers. The Moroccan forward showed impressive skill and composure as he fired a low, precise shot past the Rangers goalkeeper, sending the home fans into raptures.
Just eight minutes later, however, Dessers responded for Rangers. Latching onto a well-timed through ball, he shook off his marker and struck a powerful shot into the net, leveling the score at 1-1. The Nigerian forward’s equalizer came at a crucial time, silencing the Olympiacos supporters and boosting Rangers’ resolve to hang on for a valuable away point.
Speaking after the match, Dessers mentioned that the goal was a nice finish after faking the defender “I saw the defender coming so I faked a little bit that I was going to shoot early then I could chop him and take the ball past him, and I had a nice finish, it dropped in the bottom corner. It went fast on instinct, so I am happy with the goal.”
Both teams battled hard in the final stages, each seeking the decisive goal, but the defenses held firm, and the match ended in a stalemate. Dessers’ goal ensured that Rangers left with a share of the spoils, keeping their hopes alive in the competition and highlighting his knack for delivering when his team needs it most.
