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Dessers dazzles as Rangers stun Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in Europa League

Rangers shocked Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce with a superb first-leg win in Istanbul, which gives the Scottish Premiership side an excellent chance of reaching the Europa League quarter-finals.

Cyriel Dessers capitalised on a defensive lapse early on to squeeze a shot over the line before Caglar Soyuncu could hack the ball clear.

Youssef En-Nesyri and Eden Dzeko threatened to bring the hosts level before Alexander Djiku did bring them back on terms with a stunning volley.

Barry Ferguson’s visitors appeared to have lost their early momentum but they found themselves back in front with a superbly executed goal, Vaclav Cerny finishing following a one-two with Dessers.

Dessers netted twice more in the second half as Rangers proved a real threat on the break, but was found to be offside on both occasions by VAR.

However Cerny did get Rangers’ third, finishing a superb counter with a cool finish to earn a splendid victory and maintain the Ibrox side’s fine European run of form.

 

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