Crystal Palace striker, Jordan Ayew has revealed that manager, Patrick Vieira had always backed him to end his goal drought.
The Ghana forward after going 13 months without scoring finally scored on Wednesday night.
Palace hosted Southampton at the Selhurst Park.
The striker netted after 65 minutes to secure Palace a point, striking home from a tight angle after a sustained spell of pressure.
He was later substituted to a standing ovation from the Palace fans in the 75th minute.
Speaking after the game, the former Swansea City forward lauded his manager for his support.
"It’s a relief I think," he told the BBC post-match. "I knew it would come at some point because I’ve been working really hard for [a long] time. I was happy for myself personally - for my confidence, it is important - for my family, friends, people who have been supportive and especially the manager, who has been really supportive.
"Since the first day the manager came in he told me he has big faith in me and belief in me and I should keep on working hard and it will come.
"It may take long but at some point, it will pay off and today it paid off. We’re all glad… Today there were negatives and positives but I think it was a good result," he added.
Ayew has now taken his overall goal tally in the Premier League to 27, the most by a Ghanaian player.
He also has the highest number of assists for a Ghanaian player in the Premier League with 13.