Haji Wright had the last laugh in Saturday’s head-to-head battle with fellow U.S. men’s national team forward Josh Sargent.
Wright scored a 96th minute equalizer in Coventry City’s 1-1 comeback draw vs. Norwich City. It marked Wright’s fifth league goal of the season in his fifth appearance, helping Frank Lampard’s squad earn one point at home.
Norwich City struck first through Mathias Kvistgaarden’s 17th minute finish but the Sky Blues would rally late to earn a share of the spoils.
Wright’s close-range finish in second-half stoppage time proved be a deciding moment to continue Coventry City’s unbeaten start to league play. The 27-year-old also won six duels and drew one foul in his 100-minute performance.
As for Sargent, he was held quiet, failing to produce a shot on target in his 84-minute outing.
Coventry City sits in sixth place following the draw while Norwich City are in ninth.
Patrick Agyemang assists on winning goal in Derby County debut
Derby County claimed its first league victory of the season with Patrick Agyemang playing a key role in the result.
Agyemang made his club debut at the Hawthorns, assisting on Andreas Weimann’s goal in a 1-0 road win over West Bromwich Albion. The former Charlotte FC forward missed the start of the league season but looks set to play a large part in John Eustace’s squad.
With both teams seeking a late breakthrough goal, Agyemang and Weimann delivered for the Rams. Agyemang’s headed pass was slotted home by Weimann, giving the visitors a late lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.
Agyemang won three duels, drew two fouls, and made two defensive clearances in a 21-minute cameo.
Fellow USMNT player George Campbell played 90 minutes at right back for West Brom.
Up next for Derby County is a September 20 home date with Preston North End.
Two more goals from Pepi, took a rough challenge right before coming off, but looked to walking on as he went to the sideline. Dest did Dest things and had 1 assist.
If Sargent got to play against his own defense he’d score more too. Just an absolute turning off of the brain from that player in his own box. If he just blasts that Norwich gets 3 pts. Sargent played himself out of the drivers seat for the third forward spot against Korea. Just an absolute stinker. Such an Agyemang play, ball just barely glances off his hair but drops right to his teammate. Pat then has to jump out of the way to avoid deflecting it well wide. Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Glad he’s back playing now we’ve got to get Paredes, Dike, and Wiley back.
Wright tied with Sargent on league goals. Have a feeling Weighr will finish the season with more goals.
Good to see Agye playing and providing an assist on his debut.