Troost-Ekong Delights in Historic Goal as Bursaspor Triumphs Over Malatyaspor

In a dazzling display of skill and prowess, Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong secured his maiden goal for Bursaspor during their triumphant 4-2 victory against Yeni Malatyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.

Troost-Ekong’s stellar performance unfolded in the 12th minute, as he expertly opened the scoring for Bursaspor, setting the tone for a commanding lead. The first half concluded with Pablo Martin Batalla doubling the advantage on the stroke of 45 minutes.

The second half witnessed an onslaught of goals from Bursaspor, with Jires Kembo-Ekoko securing the third goal in the 48th minute, and Bogdan Stancu adding another on the 63rd minute, propelling Bursaspor to a formidable 4-0 lead.

Khalid Boutaib managed to pull one back for Malatyaspor in the 76th minute, injecting a glimmer of hope. However, Emanuel Dening’s goal in the dying moments of the game was not enough to alter the final score, concluding the match at 4-2.

The victory catapulted Bursaspor to the fourth position in the league standings, amassing nine points and trailing leaders Galatasaray by a margin of four points. Galatasaray currently commands the league with an impressive 13 points.

Troost-Ekong, visibly elated by his historic goal, took to Twitter to express his joy, stating, “All Glory to God! So happy my first goal for Bursaspor Sk.” The Super Eagles defender had previously showcased his prowess in the FIFA 2018 World Cup Russia qualifiers against Cameroon in early September.

This remarkable performance not only solidifies Troost-Ekong’s standing in Bursaspor but also underscores his integral role in the Super Eagles, leaving fans eager for more spectacular moments on the field.