Rangers Dazzle in Final Ibrox Appearance of the Season
There was an electric buzz at Ibrox on May 14 as fans gathered for Rangers’ final home match of the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership campaign. The occasion didn’t disappoint: a 3-1 triumph for the home side over Dundee United gave supporters one more reason to cheer before the season’s last stretch of away games.
The night truly belonged to Cyriel Dessers. Not only did he bag a brace, but those goals also brought him right to a personal milestone of 50 career goals. Fans could sense a difference in his game, as he moved with extra conviction and made his intentions clear early on. His first goal was a classic striker's finish, capping off an incisive Rangers move that sliced open United’s defense. The crowd erupted – Dessers’ trademark celebration marking the moment.
Rangers’ attack kept up the heat, with their front line showing real hunger. Dessers wasn’t done, tucking home his second later in the match to double the lead and notch his 50th – a number that’s as important for personal pride as it is for his team’s morale. The energy around the stadium soared as his teammates swarmed around him, recognizing not just the moment, but what it meant in the context of a long, demanding season.
After Dessers’ double, Rangers grabbed a third through a well-worked collective move. The attacking trio blurred the lines in Dundee United’s defense and finished off a sequence that spoke to the side’s growing cohesion and flair in front of goal. Dundee United managed to grab a consolation goal – a sharp finish that prevented the home fans from enjoying a clean sheet, but it didn’t shake the feeling that this night belonged to Rangers.
Dessers’ Milestone and Team Reactions
While post-match reactions always focus on the scoreline, there was special attention paid to Dessers’ performance this time. His two goals weren’t just celebration material – they showed the sort of composure and timing Rangers have often relied on. He’s become pivotal in the team’s attack, and hitting the 50-goal mark cements his name among fans’ favorites for the season.
Rangers’ manager pointed out how this sort of result is down to more than just individual brilliance. He praised the team’s discipline, especially in turning defense into attack and keeping United on the back foot for large spells. The three points mean Rangers can now go into the final away fixtures with heads held high and, barring a monumental slip-up elsewhere, a strong grip on their spot high up the table.
Even without the full league standings made public yet, there’s a sense around Ibrox that this season’s home performances are setting a tone. The squad’s focus now, with the Ibrox chapter closed for another year, is on carrying this sharpness and confidence away from home. With Dessers and the rest of the attacking unit in this kind of form, they might just have enough in the tank for a memorable finish—if not a final twist—in the Scottish Premiership title race.
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