Seven straight wins had Rangers flying into Dundee, but one Dan Neil mistake let the air out and cost them a shot at first place.
Rangers rolled into Dundee with confidence high and seven consecutive victories behind them. A win would have sent them to the top of the table. Instead, one error changed the mood of the afternoon.
Dan Neil's mistake handed Dundee a gift and wasted the platform Rangers had built. Derek McInnes did not hide his frustration afterwards. He said the moment felt "like a balloon popping", a fair description of a side that had been riding momentum and suddenly lost its lift.
The timing made it sting. Rangers had arrived with real belief, and a long winning run usually brings a swagger that carries a team through tough away trips. A single lapse showed how thin the margin is when you are chasing the summit.
For McInnes and his players, the task now is to shake it off quickly. The run proved this group can win, and the top spot is still within reach. They need to tighten up at the back and make sure one slip does not turn into a slump.
