Joseph Paintsil returns from injury to bang third league goal for Ankaragucu in victory against Konyaspor

Published on: 12 December 2020
Joseph Paintsil returns from injury to bang third league goal for Ankaragucu in victory against Konyaspor
ANKARA, TURKEY - OCTOBER 02: Joseph Paintsil of MKE Ankaragucu reacts during the Turkish Super Lig soccer match between MKE Ankaragucu and Hes Kablo Kayserispor at Eryaman Stadium in Ankara, Turkey on October 02, 2020. (Photo by Rasit Aydogan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Ghanaian forward Joseph Paintsil returned from injury to score for MKE Ankaragucu in the 4-3 victory against Konyaspor in the Turkish SupaLig on Saturday.

The nimble-footed forward had been sidelined with an unknown injury during the side’s 1-0 defeat at home to Trabzonspor.

Having missed last weekend’s loss against Antalyaspor due to the setback, Paintsil returned to the Matchday squad for the home encounter against Konyaspor after passing a late fitness test.

He replaced Norwegian import Torgeir Borven in the 77th minute when Ankaragucu were down by 3-2.

The Ghanaian quickly announced himself in the game with a delicate strike a minute later to restore parity.

Emre Gural’s 89th minute penalty proved decisive for the hosts as they won the game 4-3.

The victory is Ankaragucu’s first in the Turkish top-flight campaign after ten round of matches.

Paintsil has plundered 3 goals in 7 appearances for the club so far this season.

He joined the club from Belgium giants KRC Genk in the off-season.

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