Rangers mounted a spectacular comeback at Falkirk, remaining firmly in contention for the Scottish Premiership title with five games left to play. Danny Röhl's team began the day in third place following wins by Hearts and Celtic on Saturday, and their situation seemed dire when Ben Broggio and Finn Yeats put Falkirk 2-0 ahead. Tochi Chukwanui scored before halftime, and a blistering start to the second half saw Rangers take a 3-2 lead after goals from Youssef Chermiti and Nico Raskin.
Bojan Miovski added a fourth, but Falkirk's Calvin Miller narrowed the gap from the penalty spot after James Tavernier fouled Filip Lissah. However, Rangers showcased their title credentials as Miovski and Chermiti each scored again, putting the game out of reach.
Rangers have reclaimed second place, just a point behind leaders Hearts, with Celtic two points further back. This match marked only the second time this season that the top three Premiership teams have all won on the same weekend, a trend Rangers were eager to maintain. Chukwuani's disputed goal just before halftime sparked the comeback. The home team appeared to pause in anticipation of a goal kick following Raskin's cross, but the ball landed on Djeidi Gassama's head, whose header hit the post before Chukwuani converted the rebound.
Röhl's substitution of Bojan Miovski for Mikey Moore at halftime proved crucial. Gassama was moved to the left and won the ball on the edge of the Falkirk box, with his low cross flicked home by Chermiti.
Rangers posed a greater threat and took the lead in the 52nd minute when Raskin hit the Norwegian's pass first time into the far corner. Chermiti missed another chance before Raskin set up Miovski to bundle home with a cross from the left. Falkirk received a lifeline in the 70th minute when Miller netted from the spot after Tavernier brought down Filip Lissah.
However, Raskin helped restore Rangers' two-goal cushion, bursting forward before Chermiti netted after Gassama's shot was blocked. Miovski sealed the win two minutes from time, converting Oliver Antman's low cross from close range. Rangers head coach Danny Röhl praised his team's reaction, stating, 'Our start was not good, 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 strong.'