Jordan Ayew saves the day for Leicester City against Ipswich Town
4th November 2024
Jordan Ayew made a crucial impact for Leicester City, coming off the bench to secure a vital point in a thrilling Premier League encounter against Ipswich Town on Saturday.
After a scoreless first half, the home team took the lead in the 55th minute with a goal from Leif Davis.
Leicester City, eager to find an equalizer, ramped up their attacking efforts and gained an advantage when Kalvin Phillips received a second yellow card, resulting in his dismissal in the 77th minute.
This numerical advantage allowed the Foxes to push forward aggressively.
Ayew entered the match in the 86th minute and quickly made his presence felt. In injury time, he received a pass from Jamie Vardy and found the back of the net in the 90+4 minute, leveling the score and ensuring Leicester walked away with a crucial point.
This goal marked Ayew's second for Leicester in the Premier League since joining the club earlier in the season.
His teammate Fatawu Issahaku, who was uncertain to play prior to the match, featured for the entire 90 minutes.
The draw keeps Ipswich Town searching for their first win of the season, while Leicester City sits in 15th place on the Premier League table with 10 points after 10 matches.