Jordan Ayew scores brilliant solo goal in Crystal Palace pre-season win

Jordan Ayew scores brilliant solo goal in Crystal Palace pre-season win

  • Ayew scored a brilliant goal in the pre-season win for Palace
  • His goal helped the Eagles to a 3-1 win
  • Palace played most of the game with 10 men

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Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew is out to impress new Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira by scoring a brilliant goal in their pre-season win over Reading on Saturday, 31 July.

Ayew's goal helped Crystal Palace to a 3-1 win over Championship side Reading as both teams fine tune their preparation for the upcoming season.

The 29-year old received a pass from the centre circle and run at the Reading goal before firing a low shot at the edge of the penalty box to beat the Reading keeper Rafael Cabral.

Jordan Ayew scores brilliant solo goal in Crystal Palace pre-season win
Jordan Ayew scores brilliant solo goal in Crystal Palace pre-season win. Source: Twitter/cpfc
Source: Twitter

This was Ayew's first goal under new manager Patrick Vieira and he did well to play himself into the manager's good books with a lively performance.

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Crystal Palace played almost 60 minutes of the game with 10 men as Senegalese Cheikhou Kouyate was sent off in the first half.

18-year old Ghanaian prospect Jesurun Rak-Sakyi also made a 20-minute cameo after coming on in the second half for Palace.

Andrew Yiadom also played the full duration of the game for Reading.

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Watch Ayew's goal below:

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Emmanuel Agyemang has joined Chinese top flight side Qingdao FC.

The former Black Stars midfielder has been without a club since his stint with Italian club Hellas Verona ended after he terminated his contract and retired.

Howerver, Ghanasoccernet reports that the 30-year old has officially signed a deal with Chinese Super League side Qingdao FC.

It is reported that the midfielder has signed a one-year deal with the Chinese side after a mandatory medical test on Friday, 30 July.

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