Categories: News

Semi Ajayi’s Deflected Effort Shoots West Brom Level At Man City

Nigeria international defender Semi Ajayi thought he had scored his first-ever Premier League goal, but his deflected effort played its part in dragging West Bromich Albion back on levelled terms against Manchester City as halftime approached at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening.

After an opening period, which saw both teams put each other’s defences under pressure, Man City took control of the match and deservedly took the lead on the half-hour mark.

Raheem Sterling did well to direct a ball squarely in the box with his pass finding Ilkay Guendogan, who made no mistake from a few yards out to edge Pep Guardiola’s side in front.

But despite being massive underdogs against the former champions, West Bromwich Albion didn’t let their heads drop, and their performance was rewarded with the equaliser shortly before the interval.

The hosts failed to decisively deal with a Matthew Phillips free-kick, allowing Semi Ajayi to direct a shot at goal, which beat Ederson after taking a wicked deflection off Ruben Dias.

City boss would have been particularly disappointed to see his side concede against one of the league’s bluntest attacks.

Despite Manchester City’s best efforts in the second half, Semi Ajayi and teammates held on brilliantly to earn a vital point at the home of one of the title favourites

This post was last modified on December 16, 2020 9:12 am

Imhons Erons

Share
Published by
Imhons Erons

Recent Posts

Osimhen: Napoli star drops transfer hint as Man United and Chelsea prepare €75 million bid

Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen has sparked transfer speculation with a new comment about his future,… Read More

8 hours ago

Ghana 0-0 Nigeria: CHAN Eagles grab first-leg advantage in Accra against Black Galaxies

Nigeria forced Ghana to a goalless draw in the first leg of the qualifying playoff… Read More

9 hours ago

What Hakimi’s mother said after her son lost the CAF POTY Award to Lookman

Achraf Hakimi's mother, Saida Mouh, has revealed her son has moved on from the disappointment… Read More

9 hours ago

“I see similarities with Leicester” – Ex-Barcelona striker backs Ola Aina’s Nott’m Forest to win EPL title

Former Barcelona and England striker, Gary Lineker, has backed Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina's Nottingham… Read More

10 hours ago

Two Premier League clubs ready to meet Napoli’s €75m asking price for Victor Osimhen

Two English Premier League sides, Manchester United and Chelsea, are prepared to meet Napoli's €75m… Read More

11 hours ago

Tolu Arokodare surpasses Stephen Keshi’s mark in Belgium as Genk humble Anderlecht

Tolu Arokodare delivered a man-of-the-match performance to inspire KRC Genk to a convincing 2-0 win… Read More

11 hours ago