St Mirren 0-1 Rangers: Cyriel Dessers strike keeps title pressure on Celtic
Report as Rangers beat St Mirren 1-0 in Paisley; Cyriel Dessers' first-half goal was the difference between the sides
Digital Sports Journalist @AlisonGConroy
Saturday 27 January 2024 14:37, UK
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Cyriel Dessers struck for Rangers for the third time in three games as they beat St Mirren 1-0 to pile more pressure on leaders Celtic in the title race.
The striker was handed a start after his goal against Hibs in midweek and repaid manager Philippe Clement by opening the scoring in the 14th minute.
Dessers, who also scored in the Scottish Cup last weekend, collected a lovely ball from John Lundstram, rounded St Mirren 'keeper Zac Hemming and slotted home in blustery conditions in Paisley.
On-loan Celtic midfielder Kwon Hyeok-Kyu, Elvis Bwomono and Lewis Jamieson all had chances to equalise for the hosts before the break with James Bolton heading off the post late on.
The victory narrowed the gap on Celtic to two points ahead of their game against Ross County, while a fourth league defeat in five games leaves St Mirren fifth in the table
St Mirren's next Scottish Premiership match is away to Hibs on February 3, while Rangers are at home to Livingston.
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