Semi Ajayi nets second PL goal of the season as Albion win at Molineux
Semi Ajayi scored his second Premier League of the season, as West Brom earned a shock 3-2 win at Wolverhampton on Saturday to end a seven-game winless streak.
Kyle Bartley flicked a long throw-in towards the Nigerian, who sent a looping header into the far corner to register his third goal for the Baggies in all competitions this season.
Matheus Pereira had fired Sam Allardyce’s side into the the lead from the penalty spot, but goals from Fabio Silva and Willy Boly saw Albion trail 2-1 at the break.
GOAL!
That celebration says it all!
Brilliant header from Semi Ajayi to make it all square again.
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Seven minutes into the second period, Ajayi headed in to put his side back on level terms before Pereira scored again from the spot to secure the visitors their first win of the campaign.
The win gives second-bottom team fresh hopes in their battle against relegation.