New Zealand international forward Ben Waine says he is “absolutely buzzing” after scoring his first goal for English League One club Mansfield Town.
Waine scored a stoppage time goal to help Mansfield to a 2-0 win at Crawley Town.
“I am absolutely buzzing to get a goal but more importantly the win which has kept this nice little run going — it’s amazing,” he told Chad.uk.
“I haven’t really been here for that long but ever since I have come in, the unity this team have shown and their graft and work ethic as well as talent has been special.”
Waine had missed a one-on-one goal opportunity and sent another shot over the bar before he finally found the net.
“To be honest that was the hardest chance I had out of the three shots I had.
“I was thinking the first two were going to come back to haunt me, but I wasn’t going to come off the pitch without one more crack.
“Everyone was screaming to go to the corner in the last few minutes, but to score and then celebrate with the fans was an amazing feeling.
“I know my mum and dad will have been watching back in New Zealand too so it is even more special.”
Waine is on loan to Mansfield Town from parent club Plymouth Argyle.
Watch Ben Waine’s goal
Result
Game played on Wednesday October 2, 2024 (NZT)
Crawley Town 0
Mansfield Town 2 (Lee Gregory 12′, Ben Waine 90+2′)
This story was first published on October 3, 2024.
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