Inaki Williams: Black Stars Striker Reacts After Bagging Hattrick of Assists in Spain

Inaki Williams: Black Stars Striker Reacts After Bagging Hattrick of Assists in Spain

  • Inaki Williams has reacted to his hattrick of assists in Athletic Club's victory against Las Palmas
  • Williams will look to carry this form into Athletic Club's next fixture against Leganes on September 19
  • With his playmaking in full flow, the forward's focus now turns to rediscovering his scoring touch

Inaki Williams played a pivotal role in Athletic Club's thrilling 3-2 triumph over Las Palmas on Sunday, September 15, and he didn't shy away from expressing his joy post-match.

After enduring a difficult international break with the Black Stars, Williams bounced back impressively, putting aside his struggles with Ghana to inspire his club to their second win of the season.

Inaki Williams delivered three assists as Athletic Club edged Las Palmas.
Inaki Williams equalled his assist record for last season in just a single game as Athletic Club sealed a 3-2 win over Las Palmas. Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce.
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Inaki shines as Athletic Club seals away win

Operating from the right flank in his fifth La Liga appearance this campaign, the 30-year-old was quick to make an impact.

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Within just seven minutes, Williams showcased his vision and precision, delivering an assist that set the tone for the match, per Myjoyonline.

His playmaking prowess surfaced again in the 30th minute, this time linking up with his younger brother Nico Williams, as Athletic extended their lead in style.

However, Las Palmas refused to go down without a fight. Former Barcelona forward Sandro Ramirez reduced the deficit with a stunning free-kick, breathing life into the contest.

Yet, it was Inaki Williams who orchestrated a key moment in the match, setting up Aitor Paredes for an easy finish, effectively sealing the victory 14 minutes from time.

Despite a late goal from Alex Munoz, Ernesto Valverde's men held firm to secure a valuable three points on the road.

Inaki Williams after three assists

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Following the hard-fought win, Williams took to social media, posting on X (formerly Twitter): "Luck sometimes helps, work always."

His statement reflected the effort and determination that fuelled his standout performance, where he racked up three assists, though he remains eager to break his scoring drought.

Inaki returns to scoring form

Legit.ng earlier reported that Inaki Williams returned to scoring form after netting the winner as Athletic Bilbao defeated Osasuna to win the EH Txapela trophy.

The pre-season cup game was a good test for both sides as they prepared ahead of the 2024/24 La Liga season.

Williams, who was leading the side, resumed full training in the summer after missing Ghana's World Cup qualifiers in June due to injury.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Chukwu Ikechukwu (Sports Editor) Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a seasoned sports journalist with over a decade of experience across radio, TV, and online media. His career has seen him contribute his expertise to prominent media outlets such as Today FM, Wish FM, Silverbird Communications, and Sports Brief. Chukwu earned his Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Port Harcourt in 2016. Email: Chukwu.ikechukwu@corp.legit.ng

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