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Super Eagles star Dessers hat-trick fires Rangers into Scottish Cup last 16

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Rangers cruised into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup with a comfortable 5-0 victory over Highland League outfit Fraserburgh at Ibrox. Cyriel Dessers bagged a hat-trick, while Clinton Nsiala and Ross McCausland also got on the scoresheet.

While an upset was always improbable given the disparity between the two sides, Fraserburgh delivered a spirited first-half display, cheered on by nearly 1,500 travelling supporters.

Dessers endured a frustrating start to the match, missing a clear opportunity before finally breaking the deadlock in the 27th minute. The striker headed home from a James Tavernier corner to give Rangers the lead.

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Fraserburgh came agonizingly close to a shock equalizer when Rangers debutant goalkeeper Mason Munn’s under-pressure pass fell straight to Scott Barbour. Barbour’s shot slipped through Munn’s legs but rolled just wide of the post. The Fraserburgh forward may rue not passing to an unmarked Connor Wood for a simple tap-in.

Despite the near miss, Fraserburgh defended resolutely to go into halftime only one goal down. Goalkeeper Joe Barbour made a crucial save, pushing Jefte’s strike onto the post, keeping his side in the game.

However, the part-time Fraserburgh side began to tire in the second half, allowing Rangers to assert their dominance. Nsiala scored his first professional goal, with a deflection off Jamie Beagrie aiding its path to the net. Dessers then scored his second, tapping in from a Tavernier assist, before turning provider to set up McCausland for Rangers’ fourth. Dessers completed his hat-trick with a composed finish late in the game.

Despite the heavy defeat, Fraserburgh can hold their heads high after a commendable performance, particularly in the first half, against a significantly stronger Rangers side.

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