Dessers scored twice as Rangers hammered Hearts 5-0 at Ibrox on Saturday (24 February) to move five points ahead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Philippe Clement’s men sent a strong statement to Celtic by making such light work of the team positioned third in the division, but the home side were maybe little fortunate when their fourth goal was allowed to stand as the ball looked to contact Dessers’ hand in the buildup.

However, Foster had very few issues regarding the decision to award the goal, stating on BBC Sportscene (24 February): “I think it is accidental and because he doesn’t score straight away, there are a couple of touches, I think that is why it’s allowed.

“If I am Hearts, I’m screaming for it, and I am wanting it to be a handball but I think his (Dessers) movement and composure when he gets in that area deserved the goal.”

Should Cyriel Dessers’ goal in Rangers against Hearts have been ruled out?

Whether or not the goal had been ruled out, it is fair to suggest that it would have had very little impact on the scoreline or result.

Rangers were rampant, and if Dessers had been denied his brace at that time, he presumably would have gone on to score another either way.

Hearts could feel offended, and perhaps have some cause to complain, but they surely cannot put the loss down to that exact moment.

Clement’s side certainly deserved the three points, and it was the kind of result that will have supporters at Ibrox now feeling that they can beat Celtic to the title.

Hearts have been outstanding this season and had won four in a row ahead into the encounter with the Gers, but the home side made things look so easy.

Dessers has four goals in his previous three league matches, and if he continues in this form he might drive Rangers to the title.

In other Rangers news, one BBC Sport journalist was blown away by the “flawless” display of one Gers star versus Hearts.

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