Rangers staged an impressive comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat Dundee 5-2 at Ibrox, avoiding an embarrassing loss and delaying Celtic’s coronation as Premiership champions. Manager Philippe Clement expressed his frustration with his team’s first-half performance, revealing he was “very angry” at halftime.
Dundee initially threatened to break their long-standing winless streak at Ibrox, scoring twice in quick succession through defenders Jordan McGhee and Antonio Portales. However, Ross McCausland’s goal just before the break helped Rangers regain their composure, with Cyriel Dessers equalizing early in the second half.
The turning point came when Todd Cantwell’s intended cross found the back of the net, giving Rangers the lead. Scott Wright then sealed the victory with a late double, ensuring a comfortable end to the match. Clement praised his team’s improved second-half performance but stressed the need for greater consistency and aggression. This win puts Rangers within three points of Celtic, who could clinch the title with a point against Kilmarnock on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dundee’s hopes for European qualification were dashed as they are set to finish sixth.
The match began with a flat atmosphere at Ibrox, following Rangers’ recent Old Firm defeat. Fans’ frustrations grew as Dundee capitalized on defensive lapses to take a surprising lead. Despite some promising moments from Rangers, including efforts from Ridvan Yilmaz and Mohamed Diamonde, the crowd’s discontent was evident. However, McCausland’s goal before halftime provided a crucial lift, and the team’s energized second-half display turned the tide. Cantwell’s cross-turned-goal and Wright’s brace showcased Rangers’ attacking prowess, ultimately securing a convincing victory and postponing Celtic’s title celebrations.
