Kelechi Nwakali couldn’t hide his excitement after Barnsley’s dramatic Boxing Day victory over Bolton, a historic win that snapped a 17-game winless streak against the Wanderers.
The Super Eagles midfielder, who made a late cameo as a substitute, played a huge part in the thrilling comeback that saw the Tykes secure a 2-1 victory, Footballrover reports.
But just how did Barnsley manage to pull off such a remarkable feat? Read on to find out.
Nwakali’s role in Barnsley’s comeback against Jay-Jay Okocha’s former club
Barnsley’s match against Bolton appeared to be heading for another disappointing outcome when they trailed 1-0 with just 10 minutes remaining.
Despite a slow start and going behind to Klaidi Lolos’ 26th-minute goal, the visitors didn’t give up.
Kelechi Nwakali‘s influence off the bench helped spark a late surge. Adam Phillips’ equaliser in the 80th minute and his subsequent assist for Davis Keillor-Dunn tied the game.
With a minute to spare, Phillips netted again to clinch the win.
Barnsley’s victory lifts them to 7th place on the league table
After the thrilling win, Kelechi Nwakali took to social media to express his joy, saying,
“3 points on Boxing Day feels so good. Great atmosphere thanks to the away fans; the support was massive.”
Barnsley’s comeback secured three valuable points, pushing them to 7th place in the Football League One standings with 33 points.
They’ll next face Peterborough, looking to continue their strong form.
Kelechi Nwakali’s performance continues to be crucial for Barnsley, with a goal and assist in nine appearances so far.
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