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Cyriel Dessers scored and assisted against Fenerbahce, but was he denied an all-time great performance by VAR?
Cyriel Dessers put in a stunning performance for Rangers in their Europa League clash against Fenerbahce, scoring a crucial goal and providing an assist in a 3-1 victory.
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However, the Nigerian forward could have walked away with a hat-trick if not for two controversial VAR decisions that ruled out his additional strikes.
Dessers shines, but VAR denies his big moment
Rangers got off to a dream start in Istanbul, as Dessers opened the scoring with a fine strike for the visitors inside six minutes.
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But the joy was short-lived, as Fenerbahce responded with a spell of intense pressure, culminating in Alexander Djiku’s equaliser.
Just before halftime, Rangers restored their lead when Vaclav Cerny combined with Dessers before slotting home his fifth goal of the tournament.
The Nigerian forward thought he had doubled his tally in the second half, only for VAR to intervene twice and rule out his goals for marginal offsides.
Did VAR steal a historic night from Dessers?
While Rangers ultimately sealed the win through Cerny’s late strike, the controversy surrounding Dessers' disallowed goals dominated the post-match discussions.
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Many fans and analysts questioned whether the VAR offside lines were drawn accurately, with some arguing that the advantage should have gone to the attacker.
One user on X stated, "They have taken the line from the defender’s toes when his arm, exactly where they have taken Dessers from, is further over! They have just guessed! Advantage to the attacker."
Despite the frustration, Dessers’ performance sent a strong message to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the Nigeria squad announcement. The in-form striker is making a serious case for inclusion, and if he keeps up this form, his Europa League heroics won’t go unnoticed.
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