There was no holding back! The mega-late equalizer in the fifth minute of stoppage time caused crazy collective cheering at St. Pauli.
Leart Paqarada’s final free-kick cross, the ricochet that also involved Betim Fazliji, Jackson Irvine’s headbutt – a forced late-luck goal.
Irvine: “Incredibly important goal that keeps us in the current positive energy. We earned the point so hard in this exciting game.”
The national player continued: “We kept our cool when we were behind and continued to play football. Last season we got a bit hectic from time to time.”
It was the second goal of the season for the Australian. The midfield fighter with a smile: “I’ve already doubled my goal quota from the previous season (one goal, ed.). I haven’t set myself a specific goal, but of course before the start of the season I made it my goal to score more goals.”
In any case, top scorer Irvine made the start…
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