Dutch-born winger of Ghanaian descent, Ernest Poku put up a formidable efficiency for AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night time, serving to the workforce to hammer Galatasaray 4-1 within the Europa League.The gifted attacker began for the Dutch membership within the first leg of the playoff tie and will have netted a brace within the first half.After not making good use of the possibilities, Ernest Poku made amends within the second half when he arrange a purpose to assist AZ Alkmaar document the massive win.
The match lit up with Sven Mijnans opening the scoring within the twelfth minute, curling an excellent free-kick into the highest left nook. Galatasaray rapidly responded by way of Roland Sallai, who capitalised on a rebound to degree the sport at 1-1 within the twentieth minute.
Nonetheless, Troy Parrott restored AZ Alkmaars lead earlier than halftime, confidently changing a penalty within the thirty seventh minute.
Galatasarays troubles deepened within the 51st minute when Kaan Ayhan obtained a second yellow card, leaving the Turkish giants with 10 males.
AZ Alkmaar took full benefit of the numerical superiority, and within the 58th minute, Ernest Poku arrange Jordy Clasie, who slotted the ball into the underside left nook to increase their lead.
David Moller Wolfe then sealed the victory within the 66th minute, reacting rapidly to a rebound contained in the field and firing residence to make it 4-1.
On the matchday, Ernest Poku lasted 83 minutes earlier than making means for Kees Smit.
