In a captivating Ligue 1 opener, former Flying Eagles striker Akor Adams introduced himself in spectacular fashion by netting twice for Montpellier on his debut.
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The match ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw against newly-promoted Le Havre at Montpellier’s home ground.
Hailing from Lillestrom, Adams’ reputation preceded him, having bagged an impressive 17 goals in 17 appearances for the Norwegian club this year.
At 23 years old, he assumed the frontline role for Montpellier, and his impact was immediate.
Le Havre, eager to cause an upset on their away turf, got off to a quick start as French defender Gautier Lloris, the younger brother of Tottenham Hotspur’s goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, found the back of the net within the opening five minutes.
However, it was Adams who stole the spotlight, turning the tide for Montpellier.
In the 58th minute, captain Teji Savanier delivered a precise cross, allowing debutant Adams to expertly head the ball home and level the score.
Demonstrating his versatility, Adams struck again just two minutes later, capitalizing on a through ball from center-back Boubakar Kouyate.
With remarkable speed and composure, the young striker executed a left-footed finish that nestled into the far corner, propelling Montpellier into the lead.
Following his remarkable display, Adams received a well-deserved substitution in the 77th minute, making way for emerging French talent Elye Wahi.
As the clock wound down, Le Havre managed a late equalizer in the 90th-minute courtesy of substitute striker Samuel Grandsir, snatching a point from the jaws of defeat.
Akor Adams’ scintillating debut performance left fans and pundits alike in awe, marking a promising start to his journey with Montpellier.
The exhilarating 2-2 draw against Le Havre served as a fitting opening spectacle for the Ligue 1 season, with Adams undoubtedly emerging as the standout star of the match.
