Rangers Stun Falkirk with Thrilling Comeback to Keep Title Hopes Alive

In a stunning turn of events, Rangers staged a remarkable comeback at Falkirk to remain firmly in contention for the Scottish Premiership title with just five games left to play. Following wins by Hearts and Celtic on Saturday, Danny Röhl's side found themselves in third place at the start of the day. However, their situation seemed to worsen when Ben Broggio and Finn Yeats gave the Bairns a 2-0 lead. Tochi Chukwanui pulled one back before halftime, and a blistering start to the second half saw Rangers take a 3-2 lead courtesy of goals from Youssef Chermiti and Nico Raskin. The team's tempo had significantly increased. Bojan Miovski added a fourth goal before Falkirk's Calvin Miller narrowed the gap to 4-3 from the penalty spot after James Tavernier fouled Filip Lissah. Nonetheless, Danny Röhl's team demonstrated their title credentials as both Miovski and Chermiti scored again, putting the game out of reach. Rangers have reclaimed second spot, now just a point behind leaders Hearts, with Celtic a further two points behind. This season, it was only once previously that the top three Premiership teams all secured wins on the same weekend, a record Rangers were keen to maintain. Chukwuani's contentious finish just before halftime sparked an incredible comeback. The home team appeared to pause in anticipation of a goal kick after Raskin's cross sailed over the goalmouth seconds after Thelo Aasgaard hit the post. However, the ball landed on the head of Djeidi Gassama, whose header hit the post before Chukwuani converted the rebound. The introduction of Bojan Miovski for Mikey Moore at the break was a pivotal change by Röhl. 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, who soon missed a decent chance to put his team in front. Rangers posed a much greater threat and took the lead in the 52nd minute. Raskin ran around the outside of Aasgaard and 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 were given a lifeline in the 70th minute when Miller netted from the spot after Tavernier had brought down Filip Lissah. However, Raskin was involved again when Rangers restored their two-goal cushion, bursting forward before Chermiti netted after Gassama's shot was blocked. The Belgian midfielder was eventually booked for a clash with Dylan Tait after earlier escaping yellow cards for a clear pull and embracing Rangers fans after his goal. Miovski rounded off the scoring two minutes from time when he converted Oliver Antman's low cross from close range. Rangers head coach Danny Röhl, speaking to Sky Sports, said: 'Our start was not great. It was exactly what we'd expect, and we struggled in the first 10-15 minutes with the pitch. But the reaction was outstanding. We focused on our job to do. It's much easier to go into this small break with a win, of course, but the spirit is great, and after the game, you see the relationship, the connection between our supporters and the team. We are one team now, and this is great. Looking back, four or five months ago, I was in this situation here in Falkirk, and today, after the game, it shows a lot about our direction from the club and keep going, keep believing what the supporters told us, and that's what we have to do.'