Angelo Ogbonna Ecstatic After Netting Game-Winner Vs Liverpool

Angelo Ogbonna was delighted after netting the match-winner as West Ham beat Liverpool 2-1 to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Tuesday night.

In the final minute of extra time and with the game heading to penalties, the Italian-Nigerian directed a close-range header into the net to send the Hammers fans into wild jubilation.

“It was my first goal for West Ham and in front of our supporters, so I am really happy for my teammates, for everybody. I really enjoyed it, ” Ogbonna said to West Ham’s official website.

“I’m still excited, and I want to enjoy this moment. It’s unbelievable.  It was a great ball from Dimitri, and Andy, Collins, we all could score [with service like that].

“We had a really good mentality, we defended together, attacked together, switched the ball and were really good on Tuesday.”

Ogbonna has 18 appearances to his name in all competitions so far this season.