Rangers 'pop balloon' as Neil gift wastes chance to go top

What the report says

Rangers missed the chance to move back to the top of the Scottish Premiership after drawing 2-2 with Dundee at Dens Park, ending their seven-match winning run. BBC Sport reported that Dundee led through Bradley Fink before Badredine Bouanani equalised just before half-time. Rangers then went ahead in the second half when Nicolas Raskin scored from distance.

The decisive moment came when Dan Neil’s mishit backpass was intercepted by Callum Jones, allowing Dundee to level the match and secure a point. Rangers manager Derek McInnes described the error as feeling “like a balloon popping” and said his team had not maintained their level long enough, especially after a disjointed first half. He also praised Dundee for being worthy of the result.

The draw mattered in the title race because it left the door open for Celtic to extend their lead at the top when they play Hearts. More broadly, McInnes said Rangers created enough chances to win but were wasteful, a concern echoed in post-match analysis on BBC Sport. The result also fit a wider pattern noted by the broadcaster: Rangers have been underperforming relative to their expected goals this season, suggesting they have not always converted dominant spells into wins.