Nigeria's Cyriel Dessers was on the score sheet as his side, Rangers of Scotland edge Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Scottish Giants defeated the Spanish side 3-2 at the Estadio Benito Villamarin to reach the knockout stage of the UEFA Europa League.
The Super Eagles striker showcased his prowess by assisting and scoring a sensational solo goal in the vital win over Real Betis.
The 29-year old had assisted Sima who smashed home from 15 yards out and send the 3000+ Rangers supporters inside the stadium wild.
Juan Miranda cut short the lead 4 minutes later to keep the restore parity for Real Betis.
However, Dessers restored the lead for the visitors in the 20 minutes with a composed finish.
Cifuentes then set Dessers running, and he skinned Marc Roca before coolly slotting the ball through ‘keeper Rui Silva’s legs for his eighth of the season to spark more bedlam among the traveling Bears. The win secured the Scottish side's qualification
On the 37th minute, Betis levelled once again, this time it was Ayoze Perez with another super finish beyond Butland as the pulsating first half ended minutes later.
Rangers returned to the lead in the 78th minute as Dessers" replacement Kemar Roofe scored from close range as the hosts tried to get a goal, but the pressure amounted to nothing.
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