The Anglo-Nigerian adopted up on his efficiency in opposition to Eintracht Braunschweig to attain twice in opposition to the Storks
Dapo Afolayan was on tune twice as St. Pauli recorded a 4-3 victory over Holstein Kiel in Friday’s German second division fixture.
Nonetheless basking within the euphoria of his objective in opposition to Eintracht Braunschweig the final day trip, the 26-year-old discovered the web in opposition to the Storks – a outcome that did their Bundesliga ticket ambitions a number of good.
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Having hammered Paderborn 4-0 of their final outing, Marcel Rapp’s Kiel welcomed the Neighbourhood Kickers to the Holstein-Stadion – nevertheless, they crumbled earlier than their house followers.
After a cagey begin to life, it was the guests who took the initiative with Afolayan placing them forward after 11 minutes.
Cashing in on an help from Philipp Treu, the previous England C participant positioned the ball previous goalkeeper Timon Weiner.
They doubled their benefit within the thirty fourth minute with Conor Metcalfe establishing Marcel Hartel, whereas Afolayan accomplished his double two minutes later.
The hosts – regardless of wanting lifeless and buried – bounced again to life within the second half with Shuto Machino’s effort. Nonetheless, Conor Metcalfe restored the three-goal lead three minutes earlier than the hour mark.
Joshua Mees and Alexander Bernhardsson registered their names on the scorers’ sheet, however that might not forestall St. Pauli from securing all of the factors at stake.
Afolayan – who performed for represented Chelsea, Toronto FC and Barnet at youth degree – was changed by Lars Ritzka within the 77th minute.
This result’s an enormous enhance for St. Pauli as they continue to be on target for a return to the German elite division. After 23 outings, they’ve accrued 48 factors. Subsequent up for them is a visit to Schalke 04 on March 1.
