CYRIEL DESSERS was thrilled to score his 50th goal for Rangers in tonight's 3-1 victory over Dundee United at Ibrox.
The club’s in-form number nine equalised for the Light Blues on 25 minutes with a stunning header to make it 1-1 and he got his side's second from the penalty spot with 73 minutes on the clock, sending Dundee United goalkeeper Dave Richards the wrong way for his 28th goal of the season and 50th overall for the Gers since his move from Cremonese in July 2023.
Dessers was delighted to play his part as Rangers enjoyed a win over the Tangerines to complete their Scottish Premiership fixtures at home on a high in front of the Ibrox faithful.
He said: "It is very pleasing. As I mentioned before, it's been a season with ups and downs, too many for everybody's wishes, but it's nice to end on a positive feeling here at Ibrox and I know it doesn't make up for the whole season but it's a nice feeling.
"You know in these games, you can see it also in their players, that they are getting more tired and spaces are getting bigger so you need to keep the patience and keep the quality high.
"I think we did that, also with the guys that came in. That is also good, if you can score two goals [in the second half] it is great and you have total control of the game."
Dessers thanked club captain and regular penalty taker James Tavernier for letting him take the spot kick which allowed him to take his goal tally to 50.
He added: "We spoke about it a little bit earlier in the week and I have to thank him for letting me take it.
“It's a beautiful moment for me, the 50th goal and to score it here at Ibrox. That's something I am very proud of and it's a big milestone in my career.
"It's been a season with a few bumps, maybe a little bit too many, but I think it was a nice moment after the game for everybody - the fans, the players and the staff.”