Coupe de France: “My teammates told me I was going to score”, Yeboah relishes his first goal with the MHSC

Yeboah made his debut for MHSC and scored his first goal on Saturday. Midi Libre – JEAN-MICHEL MART

The Italian-Ghanaian striker scored his very first goal in Montpellier colors, from the penalty spot, to offer qualification to the Hérault club on the Amiens field (1-2) on Saturday January 6.

It was well worth a little "espresso macchiato". Striker Kelvin Yeboah mimed a cup of coffee to celebrate his very first goal, scored from the penalty spot and synonymous with MHSC's victory in Amiens (1-2), Saturday during the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France. 

In Picardy, the 23-year-old Italian-Ghanaian took advantage of Akor Adams' back pain to start the match and experience his first start in the Hérault jersey after 14 games match. “I'm very happy. It's the first time I'm starting and I'm scoring my first goal. I am very happy for the team that we won,” he reacted in the mixed zone, after the match. 

Previously, after being unbalanced by Boya, the player on loan from Genoa immediately threw himself at the ball as soon as the penalty was whistled. Evidence of a determination to take responsibility.  "When you're an attacker, I think if you get the penalty, you have to take it. I'm glad I did it because I scored, he explained. 

This first goal with the MHSC marks the end of a long wait for Yeboah. After encouraging but frustrating first steps – two offsides synonymous with the cancellation of his team's goals, in Lille then Strasbourg -, the former Italian Espoirs international disappointed during his debut. nbsp;  

"Demonstrate things to the team and myself"

"I absolutely wanted to start a match to demonstrate things to the team and to myself as well. I'm glad it happened. We have turned the page on 2023, the new year is off to a good start with a first match and a first goal,” he wanted to believe on Saturday, winking as he passed. ;

His joy was in any case commensurate with his liberation in Amiens. After his penalty, transformed into force and full axis, Yeboah rushed in front of the Montpellier yard, quickly joined by many teammates. "These are several feelings. A lot of emotion, happiness, he described. I wanted to celebrate with the Paillade supporters. Since Tuesday or Wednesday, my teammates were telling me that I was going to score. I am happy to have confirmed and met their expectations." What Else ?