St. Pauli's master goal returns and loops back in. - The final of the bowl is Now bringing the craziness.
Daniel Sinani (27) and Scott Banks (22) were excitedly making their way through security toward their flight home at Frankfurt Airport on Sunday night. The leading scorer and his attacking partner. Sinani scored the winning goal in Wiesbaden, making FC St. Pauli champions of the second division.
Crazy Goal by Banks for the Trophy
Returning from Crystal Palace on loan, Banks had just made a comeback after tearing his cruciate ligament in September. Despite it being his first appearance in months, at 1:1, coach Fabian Hürzeler (31) decided to bring him on in the 78th minute. Exactly four minutes later, he assisted Sinani for the decisive goal. Hürzeler then subbed Banks off in the final minute of the match.
The coach's decision was to ensure the team secured the win and captured the title. Hürzeler later commented: "A rather unconventional choice, but in the end, it's about the success of the club rather than the personal circumstances of the player."
Banks had experienced an extreme season. Upon arriving from England in August, the Scottish forward suffered a season-ending injury during his third short appearance against Braunschweig. He was showing great promise as a fast, agile strike weapon in the team's attack.
After his injury, there was a quick return. Hürzeler complimented Banks on the game-winning assist: "We'd brought him on for such moments. He absolutely accomplished his mission."
It's not yet clear whether Banks will continue playing for FC St. Pauli, or if his club wants him back this coming season. What is certain, however, is that he has a significant place in the team's history, as the man responsible for assisting the title-winning goal.
Celebrations for FC St. Pauli's second division championship will be taking place on Monday. There will be a town hall reception at 2 p.m. followed by a large party on Spielbudenplatz.
Hürzeler expressed immense pride in the team's accomplishment: "I became acutely aware of the importance of this championship during and after the game. I'm thrilled for the team, the entire club, and the fans, who have shown incredible support this season. That was truly remarkable."
Read also:
- The 15-year-old murderer admits to fatally shooting Francesco, who was 14.
- Schalke's pressure has affected Terodde.
- Columbia University Faces Possible Expulsion Following Demonstrations
- Football turmoil in Munich: Last-minute penalty stuns Bayern
Source: symclub.org
