Eritrean football phenom Alexander Isak scores goal for Nipsey Hussle [Video]

Rising star Alexander Isak 

Eritrean football fans in the Netherlands asked Alexander Isak to score goal for Nipsey Hussle. The talented striker delivered by scoring a goal heading into the 60th minute of the match.

Before today's match #Eritrean fans asked @alex_isak footballer of #Eritrean origin to score a goal in tribute to #Nipsey Hussle & he scored a goal on the 60th minute... WOW! We all know what that means🖐🏿☝🏿💙 Coincidence? I think not.
#LONGLIVENIP #TMC #TheMarathonContinues pic.twitter.com/2wFNUx0s5a

— #ErmiasAsghedom 🏁 (@Zeinab_Fana) April 14, 2019

The following was translated from dutch using online software


By Willem II

Willem II has the flow again. Opponent PEC Zwolle could not claim a good result on Sunday afternoon. While the Tilburg defense kept things in order in the back, Alexander Isak drove the people of Zwolle in the front to despair. With an assist and his twelfth goal from twelve games, he emphatically left his mark on the 2-0 victory.

As was the custom lately, joining the line to speak to Alexander. The more he scores, the more cameras and microphones are aimed at him. "I know I'm doing well," Alexander said coldly. "Then it makes sense that interest is aroused by various media." The Swede with Eritrean roots let all the attention calmly come over him. "It's no problem for me. I am not distracted and try to concentrate as much as possible on my game. "

That’s quite some company! 👀

19-year-old Alexander Isak, on loan at Willem II from Dortmund, has passed some absolute LEGENDS through his first 12 Eredivisie games ⚽️🔝 pic.twitter.com/Oa6wHrKB5p

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 15, 2019

Extra energy

All that publicity had also ensured that the Tilburg public were introduced to the Eritrean flag on Sunday. The bright green - red - light blue colored the grandstand of the King Willem II stadium. Especially after Alexander's goal, an exuberant celebration was held in the vicinity of the 'Go Isak, yes you can' banner. "I knew they were coming," Alexander was aware of the visit from Eritrea. "My father told me there would be an Eritrean group in the stadium today. They have gathered from different parts of the country. I don't know them personally, but it was wonderful to see those flags. That gave me extra energy today. "

Goal

With a fast foot movement, he was at the basis of the first goal in the first half. The cross, which was intended for Damil Dankerlui, was worked by Zwollenaar Mike van Duinen in his own goal. Alexander makes the second Tilburg goal after the break. Or was his shot still fired by Vangelis Pavlidis, who was in the path of the shot? "I think it was my goal," Alexander looked back. "I shot at goal and a second later the ball was in." In injury time he could also have made his second of the day. From eleven meters, he shot the fists of goalkeeper Mickey van der Hart. A missed penalty kick with no consequences. As long as he goes in in the cup final? "You could see it that way, but I am especially glad that I scored at least one again."

Utilizing space

The Eritrean party in the gallery was no less. And the Willem II legion effortlessly participated. With the play-offs for European football a bit better in sight, there was plenty of reason for that. Had the good play of Alexander been a matter of carefree, free play or the right focus? "The latter," said Alexander with determination. 'My specialty is that I am in the right position to use the space. You have to be well focused for that. "

🙌 WAUW

🇪🇷 Eritrea meets KingSide 🇳🇱#WILpec @alex_isak pic.twitter.com/B75pzqOEX4

— Willem II (@WillemII) April 14, 2019

After the math, Alexander gave his jersey to this young Eritrean fan

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