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Ghana international Jordan Ayew has shared his excitement after helping Crystal Palace to defeat Leicester City in the English Premier League on Saturday.
The 31-year-old came off the bench in the first half to replace an injured Wilfred Zaha and went on to assist the winning goal in stoppage time as Palace made a winning start under returnee coach Roy Hodgson.
After a pulsating first half that ended in a 0-0 stalemate, Ricardo Pereira broke the deadlock for Leicester City early in the second half. However, just three minutes later, Daniel Iversen scored an own goal to level matters for the Eagles.
With the game looking set to end in a draw, Ayew set up Jean-Philippe Mateta to score a 94th-minute winner for Patrick Vieira’s team, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans.
After the game, the Black Stars striker expressed his joy following his outfit victory against the Foxes.
“We go away with three points and we are happy. It’s a really good step forwards. We just want to keep on winning games, enjoying our football and it’s a step forwards.”
The win was a crucial one for Crystal Palace as it boosted their survival hopes in the Premier League. Ayew has been a key player for the Eagles this season, contributing a goal and two assists.
The 31-year-old came off the bench in the first half to replace an injured Wilfred Zaha and went on to assist the winning goal in stoppage time as Palace made a winning start under returnee coach Roy Hodgson.
After a pulsating first half that ended in a 0-0 stalemate, Ricardo Pereira broke the deadlock for Leicester City early in the second half. However, just three minutes later, Daniel Iversen scored an own goal to level matters for the Eagles.
With the game looking set to end in a draw, Ayew set up Jean-Philippe Mateta to score a 94th-minute winner for Patrick Vieira’s team, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans.
After the game, the Black Stars striker expressed his joy following his outfit victory against the Foxes.
“We go away with three points and we are happy. It’s a really good step forwards. We just want to keep on winning games, enjoying our football and it’s a step forwards.”
The win was a crucial one for Crystal Palace as it boosted their survival hopes in the Premier League. Ayew has been a key player for the Eagles this season, contributing a goal and two assists.