Forward Cyriel Dessers scored a late goal to salvage a draw for Rangers in their first-leg UEFA Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv.

The former Scottish champions found themselves trailing after Andriy Yarmolenko’s first-half opener for Dynamo Kyiv.

However, in the dying moments of the match, Dessers’ close-range finish secured a crucial equalizer for Rangers, with the final kick of the game.

Dessers’ perfectly timed run and decisive finish could be a turning point in Rangers’ pursuit of Champions League qualification.

The immediate reaction to his goal was one of elation and relief.

Rangers will host the second leg next Tuesday at Hampden Park, due to ongoing construction work at Ibrox.

The winner of the tie will advance to face either RB Salzburg or FC Twente for a place in the 2024-25 Champions League.