Scottish journalists write that Desser's late goal not only helped Rangers to a 1-1 draw with Dynamo, but also gave the Scots hope that they could reach the playoff round. And there they will be waiting for the winner of the pair Salzburg - Twente, which will definitely not be stronger than Dynamo. In other words, Rangers will have a chance to make it to the Champions League group stage. All that remains is to play well against the Ukrainian club in Glasgow, which doesn't seem impossible anymore.
"Desser's Late Show," a journalist from The Scottish Sun website has been to the match and believes Rangers' late goal could give the team confidence and help them reach the next round of the Champions League. After which there will only be one step left to take before the group stage.
- Desser scored a goal in the penalty time, stunning Dynamo Kiev. That ensured the Light Blues were in a confident position ahead of the return leg in Glasgow. And, in truth, it was exactly what Philippe Clement's team deserved. It wasn't the game or the result against Dynamo that many fans feared. While even a 0-1 defeat wouldn't have been fatal on a game like this, a draw should give Rangers confidence. Desser's late goal made everyone believe that the path to the playoffs is not closed yet, and there will be the winner of the Salzburg-Twente pairing, who will definitely have a chance of success. Let's not forget about the fact that the next round will bring the winner not an extra 4 million pounds.
The draw with Dynamo helped everyone to breathe a sigh of relief. No one knew what to expect from Rangers in the European Cup, and the match in Poland made everyone believe that a miracle was possible. After the summer months, which fans remembered for the turmoil and uncertainty, the draw with Dinamo gave everyone hope again - it's not as bad as it seemed just a couple of days ago.
"Who made an impression?", the BBC journalist is happy with the result of the match, although he thinks that the fans should have more faith in their team. He reminds about the fact that many of them criticized the team and thought that Dynamo would pass to the next round without any problems. In the end, however, Rangers showed a decent game and keep their chances for the final victory
- As on Saturday, only one rookie - Connor Berron - appeared in the Rangers starting lineup, which speaks eloquently about the need to rebuild the roster, which coach Clement is so fond of talking about. That, along with unimpressive pre-season performances, a disappointing draw in the Championship at the weekend and a temporary move to Hampden Park Stadium, has caused discontent amongst the fans.
Before the match, former Rangers midfielder Derek Ferguson said he had "never seen fans in such a depressed state". That mood was about to reach a low point as the clock ticked down to the 94th minute, but the small group of fans who had traveled to the match were ecstatic when Dessers cleverly capitalized on Václav Cerny's pinpoint pass.
"Rangers can be blamed for losing the ball often and for allowing the Ukrainians to create chances too easily, but their undoubted workrate forced the Ukrainian team to make their own mistakes. It seemed that Philippe Clement's team would not be rewarded for this effort until newcomer Cerny showed his high class by coming on as a substitute and giving Desser the opportunity to play a crucial role in the match. The 1-1 score should improve the fans' spirits and inspire the team to win the return match. The Rangers have a chance to make the playoffs. The rest is up to them.
"Desser keeps Champions League dream alive" - a journalist from The Herald website believes that this draw has not just kept Rangers' chances of the playoff round and then the group stage alive, but also makes the Scottish club the favorites for the return game, which will be played in Glasgow and will have incredible fan support.
- Rangers' hopes and chances of qualifying for the Champions League rose dramatically at the end of the match when Desser equalized in a 1-1 win over Dynamo Kiev in Poland. The first match of the third qualifying round was played at the Arena Lublin due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, and although Philippe Clement's team played a good first half and even hit the goal frame, they were conceding by halftime as Kiev captain Andriy Yarmolenko scored in the 38th minute.
Open play continued after the break, but there were few truly dangerous chances on either side of the pitch until striker Desser failed to convert a pass from substitute Vaclav Cerny in the final seconds of the four added minutes - the last shot of the game.
Rangers will host the Kiev club at Hampden Park next week as their stadium cannot be used at this time due to delayed repairs to one of the Ibrox stands. The Scots can rest assured that they have a chance to win and qualify for the play-offs, where either Red Bull Salzburg or Twente will be waiting for them.
Clement is going through a massive rebuilding period at Ibrox and the money for Champions League appearances is crucial, but he and Rangers fans know that improvements in play are needed to qualify for more.