Rangers striker Cyril Dessers’ late attempt was thwarted by Fraser Forster, leaving Spurs with a fortunate point.

Ibrox, usually a cauldron of noise and energy, fell eerily silent in the final moments of the game as Cyriel Dessers looked poised to snatch victory for Rangers. With five minutes remaining, the striker turned inside Archie Gray, seemingly setting up for a match-winning strike. The stadium held its breath, and for an instant, it seemed the home side would leave with all three points.

However, Fraser Forster, the former Celtic goalkeeper renowned for his crucial saves, had other plans. Dessers’ shot, though expertly executed, was denied by Forster in a moment of goalkeeping brilliance. The silence around Ibrox deepened as if the crowd couldn’t quite believe their eyes. It was a save that preserved Spurs’ chances of leaving with a draw, even if they would have hoped for more.

The late intervention from Forster, though not on par with his legendary European performances, proved vital in ensuring the visitors returned to London with a point. Rangers will surely feel they deserved to take all three, especially after a late flurry of chances, but in the end, the draw was the fairest result.

While Spurs may have been unhappy with the outcome, the alternative — a defeat — would have been even more disastrous for the visitors, who were perhaps fortunate to salvage a point in the final stages. Rangers, however, will reflect on a game of missed opportunities, knowing they came close to sealing a vital win at home.