Ghanaian forward Augustine Boakye played a pivotal role in Wolfsberger AC's 2-1 victory over Austria Lustenau in the Austrian Bundesliga on Tuesday evening.
The 23-year-old forward scored the opening goal and contributed to a solid team performance that saw Wolfsberger AC secure an important win.
Before the match, the head-to-head record between the two teams stood at four wins for Austria Lustenau, five wins for Wolfsberger AC, and seven draws. The encounter at the ImmoAgentur Stadion Bregenz saw both teams share possession, but Wolfsberger AC managed to create more chances on target.
Augustine Boakye, who started the game, made a significant impact in the 50th minute. Following a fast break, the Ghanaian attacker fired a left-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the back of the net. Boakye's impressive display lasted 64 minutes before being substituted.
In the 77th minute, Lukas Fridrikas equalized for Austria Lustenau with a close-range right-footed shot, assisted by Anderson's cross. However, Wolfsberger AC refused to settle for a draw. In the 87th minute, Thierno Ballo scored a spectacular right-footed goal from outside the box, securing all three points for his team.
Boakye has been instrumental for Wolfsberger AC this season, making 23 appearances, scoring seven goals, and providing six assists in the Austrian Bundesliga.