Álvarez: “Scoring my first Premier League goal makes me feel very blessed.”
Edson Álvarez experienced a dream moment during Saturday’s match at Goodison Park. In the 95th minute, following a clearance by Vladimír Coufal, Jarrod Bowen initiated a counterattack.
Despite being far from the goal, Álvarez, driven by his desire to score his first Premier
League goal since joining West Ham United from Ajax seven months ago, sprinted forward to support Bowen.
With Bowen’s assist, Álvarez chipped the ball over Everton’s goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, securing a memorable 3-1 victory for West Ham United.
The Mexican midfielder expressed his joy and gratitude for the milestone, stating that the moment will forever be cherished by him and his family.
Reflecting on the match, Álvarez highlighted the team’s collective effort and
determination, praising Tomáš Souček for his crucial goal and goalkeeper
Alphonse for his outstanding performance.
He credited teamwork and the support of the fans for the victory.
The win marked West Ham’s second consecutive victory, a significant turnaround
from their recent winless streak.
Álvarez emphasized the importance of maintaining this positive momentum,
especially with an upcoming UEFA Europa League match against SC Freiburg.
He acknowledged the ups and downs in football but emphasized the team’s commitment
to success and expressed determination to continue performing well in future matches.
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