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Nigeria international Paul Onuachu has revealed his delight at scoring his first goal for Southampton in a 3-2 Premier League defeat at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
The Super Eagle came off the bench on 58 minutes at the City Ground with the Saints 3-0 down and he headed home his first goal with an excellent knock-down to fellow sub Lesley Ugochukwu’s cross.
“I mean, it's a good feeling to score, but disappointing we lost, but I'm happy that I scored in front of the fans," he said as quoted by Southampton official website. "The away fans, they were brilliant, they've been supportive even though we are last on the table and they've been also cheering for me to get this goal. I think all kudos to them for the goal because they've been really cheering for me to get the first goal."
Onuachu continued: “They've been brilliant. Even though we've been last in the table they've been travelling everywhere, full everywhere, I mean I'm just going to dedicate this goal to them because they've been supportive to be honest, they're cheering for me when sometimes I've played a good game, played not so good game, they are still 'Paul, come one, come on' and still cheering. It's nice to see.”
He added: “For me, when I came on, he just said 'Paul, go fight, try to keep the ball' and I just did what he asked me. Of course, the whole team in the second half, they were full of energy, Lesley was brilliant again, an amazing player to watch. It was disappointing that we lose, but of course as a striker you have confidence that you get the first goal for Saints and I think the fans will be happy for me.”
The Super Eagle has so far featured in 11 league matches, scored one goal and is yet to provide an assist.
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