Dundee held Rangers to a 2‑2 draw at Dens Park on Saturday, denying the hosts a chance to overtake Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership. The visitors took the lead in the 37th minute when Bradley Fink capitalised on a long ball that slipped past the Rangers defence, rounding the goalkeeper to score. Rangers responded almost immediately, with Badredine Bouanani curling a left‑footed equaliser into the top corner before half‑time, bringing the score to 1‑1.
The second half saw a dramatic change of fortune. Nico Raskin fired a long‑range effort from outside the box that struck the underside of the crossbar before dropping into the net, giving Rangers a 2‑1 advantage. Dundee, however, refused to concede. In the 69th minute, Callum Jones intercepted a pass from Rangers captain Dan Neil and, after nudging the ball off the defender, slotted it past the goalkeeper to level the match.
The result leaves Rangers second in the table, one point behind leaders Celtic, who will host Hearts on Sunday. Dundee’s draw is a credit to the Scottish club, which has shown resilience and a clear playing style under manager Steven Pressley. Pressley’s side had a strong first half, but after a brief dip in the second, they regrouped and fought back to earn a respectable point.
Kris Boyd, speaking after the match, praised Dundee’s performance. “They’re a good team,” he said. “They’ve got a style of play and a group of players willing to run themselves into the ground for the manager. Even when asked to dig in and suffer in the first part of the second half, they got a second wind and came back at Rangers.” Boyd added that the draw was fair, noting the lack of creativity at the top end of the pitch for Rangers and the need for improvement.
With the draw, Rangers remain in contention for the league title but must now focus on the upcoming fixtures to close the gap on Celtic. Dundee, meanwhile, will look to build on their defensive solidity and attacking moments as they continue their campaign in the Premiership.