2025-05-01, 06:34 PM - Word count:
Although technically his debut was against Kaapstad, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Nikolai really kicked his campaign with Seoul off in a 4-1 win over Inter London.
Nikolai was both directly and indirectly involved with 3 of the 4 goals. scoring 1, assisting 1, and provided a pass in the late build up.
The first goal, Red Panda had driven up the left side of the field on the counter, but ultimately had to track back and lay it off for Nikolai, laying it back off for Panda, who played Walker. Walker played a perfect through ball to Daibhi Barr, who finished calmly past Neuer.
On the 3rd goal. a perfectly lined up free kick was set for Nikolai. Ahmed curled it beautifully over the wall, smashing the crossbar which drew the ball down and back up into the roof of the net, just over the line. It was a brilliant free kick, and the first of his career.
For the 4th and final goal, Nikolai sent a great cross from a corner into the middle of the box, where Panda thundered the ball past Neuer and into the back of the net with his head, officially declaring the game over.
Later Ahmed had another chance to score, a low driven shot from the top of the 18, but the keeper made a good save and tipped it wide for a corner.
The full time whistle sounded, and Nikolai was thrilled to be back with such an exciting Seoul squad, and glad he could contribute to the team. Hopefully he doesn't take after Declan Rice and think he is the best free kick taker in the world now.
Nikolai was both directly and indirectly involved with 3 of the 4 goals. scoring 1, assisting 1, and provided a pass in the late build up.
The first goal, Red Panda had driven up the left side of the field on the counter, but ultimately had to track back and lay it off for Nikolai, laying it back off for Panda, who played Walker. Walker played a perfect through ball to Daibhi Barr, who finished calmly past Neuer.
On the 3rd goal. a perfectly lined up free kick was set for Nikolai. Ahmed curled it beautifully over the wall, smashing the crossbar which drew the ball down and back up into the roof of the net, just over the line. It was a brilliant free kick, and the first of his career.
For the 4th and final goal, Nikolai sent a great cross from a corner into the middle of the box, where Panda thundered the ball past Neuer and into the back of the net with his head, officially declaring the game over.
Later Ahmed had another chance to score, a low driven shot from the top of the 18, but the keeper made a good save and tipped it wide for a corner.
The full time whistle sounded, and Nikolai was thrilled to be back with such an exciting Seoul squad, and glad he could contribute to the team. Hopefully he doesn't take after Declan Rice and think he is the best free kick taker in the world now.
