Jordan Ayew Seals a Late Comeback Win for Leicester City Against Southampton
Jordan Ayew was the hero of the day as Leicester City staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Southampton 3-2 at St. Mary’s Stadium.
The Ghanaian forward came off the bench and delivered a late winner, marking his first Premier League goal for Leicester City in unforgettable fashion.
The match started disastrously for the Foxes, as Southampton took control early on. Cameron Archer opened the scoring for the Saints in the 8th minute, and Joe Aribo doubled their lead before halftime. By the break, Leicester found themselves trailing 2-0, with a mountain to climb.
However, the second half saw a spirited fightback from the visitors. In the 64th minute, Argentine Facundo Buonanotte reduced the deficit with a well-placed shot, assisted by Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.
The goal injected new life into Leicester’s attack, and five minutes later, Jordan Ayew was brought on, a move that would prove decisive.
Southampton’s fortunes took a turn for the worse when Ryan Fraser was sent off after committing a foul that resulted in a penalty for Leicester. The Saints were reduced to ten men, and Leicester captain Jamie Vardy made no mistake from the spot, leveling the score at 2-2.
With momentum firmly on their side, Leicester pressed for a winner, and in the dying moments of the game, Jordan Ayew delivered a moment of magic. With the game balanced on a knife-edge, Ayew found the back of the net, sealing a thrilling 3-2 comeback for the Foxes.
Ayew’s late strike capped off a remarkable turnaround for Leicester, who had fought their way back from a two-goal deficit.
It was a dream moment for the Ghanaian forward, whose first Premier League goal for the club came in the most dramatic fashion, securing all three points for Leicester.
The win lifts Leicester’s spirits as they continue their Premier League campaign, while Jordan Ayew’s impact off the bench will be remembered as a defining moment in the game.