Video: Wells Scores Twice In Huddersfield Win
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored twice today [Dec 26] to help push Huddersfield Town to a 3-1 victory over Preston North End.
The club’s match report said, “A brace from top scorer Nahki Wells set Town on the way to a welcome home victory over visitors Preston North End on a windy Boxing Day.
Wells gave the Terriers a half time lead despite a performance where David Wagner’s side didn’t perform to its best, but with the wind at their backs the players improved tenfold and blew away Simon Grayson’s side.
“It was the Lilywhites who created a few promising situations in the first 45 minutes of the game as Wagner’s side didn’t keep possession or press the opposition with the intensity the Head Coach would desire.
“Preston’s game was quite simple; get the ball into the box for strikers Will Keane and one-time Town loanee Joe Garner to attack.
“On two occasions Jed Steer – on the final day of his short term loan from Aston Villa – executed good saves, denying Keane with a good save from a stinging volley before saving Adam Reach’s low header following a cross from former Town player Tom Clarke.
“However, the goal on the 38th minute showcased exactly what Wagner wants from his side in possession. Keeping the passing short, the Terriers probed the Preston backline and started again if a way through wasn’t evident.
“Eventually Joel Lynch fired an excellent pass to the left edge of the area for Emyr Huws, who had been restored to the starting line-up after a two game absence with a hamstring injury; he positioned his body perfectly to roll Clarke before sending a perfect low ball across the face of goal for striker Wells to tap home for his first home goal in over two months.
Town’s improved second half performance coincided with another quick change from Wagner, who introduced Harry Bunn into the number 10 slot during the interval in place of Kyle Dempsey. Bunn was straight at the home defence, with his 47th minute shot being spilled by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford before Wells followed-up – only to be adjudged as offside.
However, the Bermudian didn’t have to wait long for his second of the game and seventh of the season. Another Bunn pass played Wells into the penalty area, but the striker did very well to beat Pickford with a fierce low shot from a very narrow angle on his favoured right foot.”
