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Barry Ferguson Earns First Rangers Win in Thrilling 4-2 Comeback Against Kilmarnock

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Rangers head coach Barry Ferguson celebrates with Neil McCann

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Barry Ferguson's tenure as Rangers' interim manager has begun with a thrilling 4-2 comeback win against Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership. The match, which took place at Rugby Park, saw Ferguson's side recover from a two-goal deficit to secure a stunning victory. Kilmarnock had taken an early lead through goals from Joe Wright and Brad Lyons, but Rangers fought back with Vaclav Cerny reducing the deficit before the break. Cyriel Dessers then scored a double in the second half to put Rangers ahead, before Nedim Bajrami sealed the win with a late goal.

The win marks a significant turnaround for Rangers, who had been struggling under former manager Philippe Clement. Ferguson's appointment as interim manager has brought a renewed sense of optimism to the club, and this victory will be seen as a major boost to their chances of closing the gap on leaders Celtic. The match was a thrilling encounter, with both sides creating numerous scoring opportunities. Kilmarnock's early lead had threatened to derail Rangers' hopes, but Ferguson's tactical changes and the introduction of fresh players helped to turn the game around.

The performance of Rangers' players was a major factor in their victory, with Cerny and Dessers standing out as key contributors. The team's ability to recover from a difficult start and overcome adversity will be seen as a major positive, and Ferguson will be hoping to build on this momentum in upcoming matches. The result is a significant one for Rangers, who remain 13 points behind Celtic in the Premiership table. However, the win will give them renewed hope of closing the gap and potentially challenging for the title.

The match saw several key moments, including the introduction of Ridvan Yilmaz for Clinton Nsiala, which helped to shore up Rangers' defense and provide a platform for their comeback. The goals scored by Cerny, Dessers, and Bajrami were all significant, and demonstrated the quality of Rangers' attacking play. Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was left to rue his side's missed opportunities, and the fact that they were unable to maintain their early lead. The match was a thrilling encounter, and one that will be remembered for some time to come.

Here are the match scores:

  • Rangers 4
  • Kilmarnock 2
And here are the player statistics:
  • Cyriel Dessers: 2 goals
  • Vaclav Cerny: 1 goal
  • Nedim Bajrami: 1 goal
  • Joe Wright: 1 goal
  • Brad Lyons: 1 goal
The win is a major boost for Rangers, and one that will give them renewed hope of challenging for the title. Ferguson's interim tenure has got off to a dramatic start, and he will be hoping to build on this momentum in upcoming matches.

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