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Hosni decided to make first goal at a European
club in a European competition, as Strasbourg reacted
superbly after their defeat against Toulouse in the
French championship. They crushed the Austrian club
Gras AK 5-0 to advance into the Group Stage of the UEFA
Cup.
Hosni marked his return with very good service and
a splendid goal.
Indeed, it was his third match with Strasbourg as he
was absent for the last three matches in the league
after his dismissal against PSG.
He was very honest and had explained before the game,
"For me, the season really starts today with this
match."
Abd Rabo had also spoken about the six month injury
to his partner in the midfield, the Malian Sidi Keita.
"I know with Keita’s injury I have more responsibilities,
and I feel ready to fill his absence." With the
recently bad results and Keita’s absence from the
team, Strasbourg really need him and he knows it!
Hosni played the full game and proved to his coach
that he deserves his confidence with his goal and his
outstanding service across the pitch.
He was so impressive that he has left no chance for
Graz’s players to approach his goalkeeper. The
Egyptian was also been very sharp and very fast, and
recovered the ball for his side on many occasions.
The forwards profited from his big work in the midfield.
He was certainly the key to the offensive efficiency
of the team, with 5 goals in one game, whereas they
had scored only 4 goals in the last 9 matches.
As of the 6th minute, Strasbourg took the lead. Haggui,
who scored twice with headers against Toulouse scored
again after a corner kick was played in in similar fashion.
In the 40th minute, the Swedish Alex Farnerud scored
after a central pass from Boka.
6 minutes after the interval, Pontus Farenerud (Alex's
brother) scored after a going in front of the goalkeeper.
On the hour mark, the captain Ulrich Le Pen scored
after a beautiful volley.
And in the 68th minute Hosni played a nice one-two
on the edge of the box, outpaced his marker and got
into the area before firing an unstoppable strike that
went straight into the top corner. Splendid goal! (Available
for download on EP).
Final result: 5-0.
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