Evan Ferguson picked the perfect moment to break his duck in Italy, and he celebrated it like a man who’s been waiting weeks to let something out.

The 21-year-old Meath striker scored his first goal for Roma since joining on loan from Brighton, netting in the 64th minute of a 3-1 win away to Cremonese. It came after a scramble in the box, with the ball breaking kindly for Ferguson, who took a touch and curled a neat finish inside the far post. As it hit the net, he ran towards the corner flag before performing a shush celebration, a clear message to anyone questioning his slow start.

Tonight was Ferguson’s eighth appearance of the season for the capital club, and you could tell by the reaction of his teammates just how badly they wanted him to get off the mark. Ferguson found the net again later in the game but was flagged offside.

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Roma would add a third before conceding late, and the win sends Gian Piero Gasperini’s side top of the Serie A table, overtaking Napoli and continuing their impressive early-season form.

Evan Ferguson Silences Critics With First League Goal As He Helps Roma Go Top Of Serie A

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Evan Ferguson’s first Roma goal sees his side 2-0 up away at Cremonese!

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Before injury kept him out of Ireland’s miraculous international window, Evan Ferguson had scored three of Ireland’s first four goals in the World Cup qualifying campaign. Troy Parrott’s explosion against Portugal and Hungary stole the headlines in his absence, but this was a reminder of the raw talent Ireland have waiting to return for the crucial play-off match with Czechia.

A composed finish, a big moment, and a statement celebration, Evan Ferguson is off the mark Italy.

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