Cyriel Dessers proved to be the hero for Rangers as they secured a 2-1 victory over St Mirren, preserving their hopes for the league title.

The match, held in Paisley, saw Philippe Clement’s Rangers in desperate need of a win to keep pace with league leaders Celtic.

Dessers delivered when it mattered most, netting the decisive goal to lift his team.

The opening goal came in the 32nd minute as St. Mirren’s James Bolton inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net under pressure, handing Rangers the lead.

However, the joy was short-lived as St Mirren’s Mikael Mandron swiftly leveled the scores just five minutes later, adding to the tension for Rangers.

With the title pressure mounting, Dessers rose to the occasion, heading in the winner with just 15 minutes remaining, sealing a crucial victory for his side.

This win not only prevented Rangers from suffering four consecutive league games without a win for the first time since February 2017 but also keeps alive their pursuit of a domestic treble, following their recent Scottish Cup semi-final triumph over Hearts.

Dessers’ goal takes his tally to an impressive 20 goals for Rangers across all competitions this season, solidifying his importance to the team’s aspirations.