It was a night of drama and resilience as Nigerian forward Francis Ezeh came off the bench to inspire Keçiörengücü to a thrilling 3-3 comeback draw in the TFF First League on Saturday evening.
Trailing 3-1 at halftime, the 27-year-old played an important role in turning the game around in just 45 minutes, ensuring his team salvaged a crucial point at the Aktepe Stadium, Footballrover reports.
Francis Ezeh: The ultimate super sub
Ezeh has built a reputation for making game-changing contributions off the bench, and this match was no different.
Introduced at halftime to replace Papis Malaly Dembele, the former Heartland forward wasted no time making an impact.
Just 12 minutes after his introduction, he struck a powerful shot to pull one back for Keçiörengücü in the 57th minute.
This isn’t the first time Francis Ezeh has made headlines for his brilliance as a super sub.
Earlier this month, he came off the bench to score and assist in Keçiörengücü’s emphatic win over Yeni Malatyaspor.
Keçiörengücü’s epic comeback seals vital point
The high-intensity match saw Gençlerbirliği take an early lead through Mame Diouf in the 22nd minute.
They extended their advantage with goals from Daniel Popa and Metehan Mimaroglu before halftime, leaving Keçiörengücü with an uphill battle at 3-1.
Francis Ezeh’s strike in the 57th minute reignited hope, and in the final moments, Diouf netted again in the 90th minute to secure a 3-3 draw.
The result meant Gençlerbirliği extended their unbeaten streak to nine matches, moving to 44 points, while Keçiörengücü reached 38 points after two consecutive winless games.
What’s next?
Keçiörengücü will face Pendikspor away in their next league fixture, while Gençlerbirliği will host Manisa FK.
With his current form, Ezeh will be a key player to watch as his team pushes for a strong finish to the season.
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