Ghanaian Ibrahim Sadiq shares excitement after explosive display in AZ Alkmaar’s win over RKC Waalwijk
Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Sadiq, has shared his joy after inspiring AZ Alkmaar to secure victory over RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch Eredivisie.
The former BK Hacken star made substitute appearance and played an instrumental role to help AZ Alkmaar to come from behind to snatch victory. He was introduced in the 62nd minjute mark, replacing Dave Kwakman.
The former Ghana U17 star scored and provided an assist as AZ Alkmaar strolled to a 3-2 win on Sunday.
His outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award.
"I Feel so happy to help the team to win and also get my chance to shine," he told reporters after the game.
"I was out on the bench and I told myself when if I go in I have to show what I can do and also help the team to win. I saw spaces behind them and in the middle, so I was like if I go in I will take those spaces and score or give an assist," he added.
AZ Alkmaar were two goals down before the introduction of the Ghanaian international in the second half.
Sadiq made an instant impact, delivering the assist for Yukinari Sugawara's strike in the 66th minute.
He went from provider to scorer nine minutes later to level the scores for the host, who were trailing 2-0 at half time to a David Min brace.
Vangelis Pavlidis netted the winner two minutes after Sadiq's strike as AZ collected all points at home.
The Ghana youth international joined AZ Alkmaar in the winter transfer window from BK Hacken and has already made 12 appearances for the club.
Sadiq has scored a goal and provided two assists since joining the club.
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