In a surprising turn of events, Jhon Duran, a player who had been trying to force a move to West Ham, scored the winning goal for Aston Villa against the same team, and then appeared to apologize to Villa fans for his previous actions.
Duran had been seeking a transfer to West Ham, even going so far as to make a “crossed hammers” gesture on social media, which did not sit well with Villa fans. However, after being brought on as a substitute, he scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute, and then seemed to apologize to the Villa supporters, pointing to the club badge and indicating that he would be staying.
The goal was a significant one, as it came just days after Duran’s potential move to West Ham had fallen through. Villa manager Unai Emery had previously read the riot act to Duran, but it seems that the player has turned over a new leaf.
Despite his controversial past, Duran’s performance on the pitch was impressive, as he moved intelligently and held the ball well under pressure. His goal was a testament to his skill and determination, and it seems that he may be willing to put his differences with the Villa fans behind him.
Jhon Duran scored the winner for Aston Villa against West Ham just days after he could have joined the club
The match itself was a thrilling encounter, with both teams creating chances throughout. Amadou Onana, a new signing for Villa, opened the scoring with a bullet header in the fourth minute, but West Ham equalized through a penalty from Lucas Paqueta in the 35th minute.
The second half saw both teams push for a winner, with Duran’s goal ultimately proving to be the decisive moment. Villa held on for a 2-1 win, despite late pressure from West Ham.
Duran appeard to apologise to Villa fans as he celebrated his goal, which came just minuted from time
Mohammed Kudus was a standout performer for West Ham, causing problems for the Villa defense throughout the match. However, it was ultimately Villa who came out on top, thanks to Duran’s late goal.