Former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses took to social media to celebrate his impressive performance in Luton Town’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Stoke City in the Championship on Tuesday.
Displaying his Man of the Match (MOTM) award, Moses called the result a crucial three points, Footballrover reports.
Luton Town stuns Stoke City in dramatic comeback
Stoke City struck early, with Tom Cannon capitalising on a swift counter-attack in the 6th minute to give the visitors the lead.
However, Luton Town responded with determination. Carlton Morris levelled the game in the 26th minute, heading in a corner to rekindle the home side’s hopes.
The match seemed destined for a draw until Super Eagles hopeful Elijah Adebayo struck a stoppage-time winner, reacting fast to a rebound from Tom Krauss’s volley.
This marked Adebayo’s third consecutive goal, sealing a crucial victory for Rob Edwards’ side and ending their three-game winless streak, which includes two straight defeats and a draw.
Victor Moses anchors Luton’s defensive stability
Victor Moses played a crucial role in Luton Town’s success, delivering a commanding 90-minute performance.
The 33-year-old showed off his defensive prowess, winning 56% of his ground duels, making six vital clearances, and recording nine recoveries.
His contributions ensured Luton maintained control during critical phases against a determined Stoke City attack.
Moses’ social media celebration
After the match, Victor Moses shared his MOTM award on social media with a celebratory caption: “Massive 3 points! Now onto the next.”
His post reflected not only his pride in the individual recognition but also the collective effort of the team in securing a hard-fought victory.
What’s next for Luton Town?
With this win in the bag, Luton Town moved up to 14th place in the Championship standings after 20 rounds.
The team will now shift focus to their upcoming clash against Blackburn Rovers as they look to build on their newfound momentum.
Victor Moses, who joined Luton Town as a free agent after departing Russian club Spartak Moscow earlier this summer, will also look to continue to prove his value to the club with decisive performances like this.
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