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Sports News for Sunday, March 7, 2021
Source: goal.com
2021-03-07
Ghana Captain Andre Ayew
Ghana captain Andre Ayew reveals he rises to the occasion for Swansea City when needed after scoring a last-gasp penalty to secure a 2-1 win over Swansea City in the Championship on Saturday.
With things headed for a draw at home at Liberty Stadium, the 31-year-old stepped forward to convert a penalty in the seventh minute of stoppage time to dramatically snatch three points from the Jack Army.
It was his second game in a row to score an injury time penalty to win a game for his team.
“I am happy to take responsibility on my shoulders. I will never avoid facing pressure situations, so it is my duty to take penalties in difficult moments,” Ayew said, according to the official website of his club. .
“Being the penalty taker is not always rosy, but it is something I have to do for the team.
“I am not going to reveal any secrets about my penalties, but all I want to see is the ball in the net.
“It was a very late moment in the game, and it was a great relief to see the ball go in.”
Three days earlier on Wednesday, Ayew was also called up for a late penalty against Stoke City when he put a 96-minute effort into the back of the net to secure a 2-1 win.
“This week’s wins, it’s all for the fans. We know they are watching from home and cannot be in the stadium, but we know they are smiling after these games, “Ayew said.
“I am sure you enjoyed this week, I am sorry I left you late with the winning goals! I’m sure they celebrated even louder at the final whistle for the goal delay.
“But we want them to know that we are always giving everything for our club. I’m sure they see it in our performances. “
Saturday’s penalty was not Ayew’s only major contribution to the game, as he scored in the 40th minute to give Swansea the lead.
The attacker has already recorded 13 goals to his name so far this season, having appeared in 32 games involving 31 starts.
