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Championship: Idah winner helps Swansea see off Stoke
- Substitute Adam Idah scored with his first touch in the 66th minute to secure a 2-1 victory for Swansea City over Stoke City on Saturday, marking the club's first win at the bet365 Stadium in over five years.
- Defender Eric Bocat fired Stoke into an early lead in the 10th minute, but Nigeria international midfielder Joseph Opoku leveled the contest for the visitors 13 minutes later with a well-taken finish.
- Swansea goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux produced a pivotal fingertip save against Sorba Thomas just before the hour, keeping the score level before Idah's decisive entrance transformed the contest.
- Stoke boss Mark Robins expressed frustration over defensive errors and missed opportunities, while Swansea manager Vitor Matos praised his team's 'mentality' and the impact of his substitutes.
- The victory marks Swansea's first Championship win of the new season, offering crucial early-campaign momentum, while Stoke remains searching for their opening points following the frustrating home defeat.
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Opoku scores as Swansea complete comeback win at Stoke
Ghanaian forward Joseph Opoku scored as Swansea City came from behind to beat Stoke City 2-1 in their Championship opener at the bet365 Stadium. Stoke took the lead after 10 minutes through Eric Bocat, who converted Tomas Rigo’s assist. Opoku restored parity in the 22nd minute, finishing from Zan Vipotnik’s pass to level the game […] The post Opoku scores as Swansea complete comeback win at Stoke appeared first on FootyGHANA.com.
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