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Efe Ambrose Urges Hibernian to Shatter the Conceding First Goal Jinx
Nigeria’s defensive stalwart, Efe Ambrose, has issued a passionate plea to his Hibernian teammates, calling for an end to their persistent habit of conceding the first goal in games. In recent encounters, Hibernian faced early setbacks against Partick Thistle and Rangers, both in the Scottish Premier League, where they conceded within the opening seven minutes. Nevertheless, Hibs demonstrated their resilience by ultimately triumphing with scores of 3-1 and 3-2, respectively.
Similarly, clashes against Dundee and St Johnstone saw the Easter Road side fall behind, only to exhibit tremendous character, salvaging 1-1 draws. The sole occasion where they were unable to overturn the deficit was a 3-1 defeat at home to Hamilton Accies.
Ambrose recognizes the adverse impact of this recurring trend and is determined to curb it, emphasizing the importance of maintaining mental fortitude. He elaborated on this, stating, “We don’t want to concede the first goal because if your mentality is not strong, it can shatter your game plan and cause you to panic – it can be difficult.”
The experienced defender further emphasized Hibernian’s unyielding spirit, citing their manager’s encouragement to focus on how they rebound from early setbacks. Ambrose astutely noted, “No matter what happens to us in a game, we know we have to keep playing to the end. That is the mentality we have.”
However, he acknowledged that defensive improvements are imperative, affirming that the team must also capitalize on their attacking opportunities. Ambrose lamented missed chances in their recent outings, emphasizing the need for a more ruthless approach. He said, “We could easily have scored four goals on Saturday, and we would have won 4-1.”
Hibernian, currently occupying the sixth position with eight points in the 12-team Scottish Premier League table, will take on Motherwell in their upcoming league fixture, as they continue their campaign to maintain a strong foothold in the top flight.
Ambrose, who initially arrived on loan from Celtic, made his move to Hibernian permanent after last season and has since become a vital component of the team’s defensive lineup. His insights and unwavering commitment are likely to play a pivotal role in Hibernian’s journey through the league.
