Young Ghanaian midfielder Alex Opoku Sarfo
Young Ghanaian midfielder Alex Opoku Sarfo scored his first-ever league goal for Aris Limassol in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Omonia Nicosia on Monday evening in the Cyprus First Division.
The 20-year-old found the back of the net just before half-time, sparking a remarkable comeback at the Alphamega Stadium in Kolossi after Aris had fallen three goals behind.
Veteran forward Stevan Jovetić opened the scoring for Omonia in the 11th minute, before Cape Verde international Willy Semedo doubled the lead in the 26th minute.
Jovetić added his second just a minute later, giving the visitors a dominant 3-0 advantage.
Sarfo gave Aris a lifeline in the 43rd minute, rising highest to head home a superb cross from South African forward Mihlali Mayambela.
Russian striker Aleksandr Kokorin, who replaced Sarfo at half-time, pulled another goal back in the 54th minute.
The comeback was completed ten minutes later when Senegalese attacker Yannick Gomis scored the equalizer.
Ghanaian defender Eric Boakye also featured for Aris, playing the full 90 minutes.
Sarfo, a former Ghana U-20 international, is enjoying a solid season with Aris Limassol, having made 32 appearances so far. His goal on Monday marks a significant milestone in his growing career.
