Rangers Stage Thrilling Comeback to Keep Pressure on Hearts

Rangers mounted a remarkable comeback at Falkirk to remain firmly in contention for the Scottish Premiership title with five games left to play. Despite starting the day in third place following wins by Hearts and Celtic on Saturday, Danny Röhl's team initially found themselves 2-0 down courtesy of goals from Ben Broggio and Finn Yeats. However, Tochi Chukwanui's strike before the break and a blistering start to the second half, which saw Youssef Chermiti and Nico Raskin score, turned the tide in Rangers' favor. Bojan Miovski added a fourth goal for Rangers before Falkirk's Calvin Miller narrowed the deficit from the penalty spot after James Tavernier fouled Filip Lissah. Rangers' title aspirations were underscored as Miovski and Chermiti each scored again, putting the game beyond Falkirk's reach. This victory propelled Rangers back into second place, a single point behind leaders Hearts, with Celtic trailing a further two points behind. The Premiership's top three had previously all won on the same weekend only once this season, a record Rangers were eager to maintain. Chukwuani's contentious goal just before half-time sparked an incredible turnaround. The home team seemed to pause in anticipation of a goal kick after Raskin's cross sailed over the goal, but the ball landed on Djeidi Gassama's head, whose header ricocheted off the post before Chukwuani converted the rebound. Röhl's tactical substitution of introducing Bojan Miovski for Mikey Moore at the break proved pivotal. Gassama, shifted to the left, won the ball on the edge of the Falkirk box, and his low cross was flicked home by Chermiti. Rangers exhibited greater threat and took the lead in the 52nd minute when Raskin received Aasgaard's pass and fired into the far corner. Chermiti missed another opportunity before Raskin set up Miovski to bundle home from a left-wing cross. Falkirk were handed a lifeline in the 70th minute when Miller scored from the spot after Tavernier brought down Lissah. However, Rangers restored their two-goal cushion when Raskin burst forward, and Chermiti netted after Gassama's shot was blocked. The Belgian midfielder was eventually booked for a clash with Dylan Tait. Miovski sealed the scoring two minutes from time, converting Oliver Antman's low cross from close range. Rangers head coach Danny Röhl reflected on the match, 'Our start was not ideal, but the reaction was outstanding. We focus on our job, and it's easier to go into the break with a win. The spirit is great, and the connection between our supporters and the team is evident. We are one team now, and this is great.'