Back to the International Newsfeed

Ashley Williams: Liberia goalkeeper rewarded for his heroics against Sierra Leone

Liberia goalkeeper Ashley Williams has been rewarded $5000 by Jos Travel Agency for his penalty save in the 94th minute of their World Cup qualifier against Sierra Leone on Tuesday.

Having defeated the Leone Stars 3-1 in the first-leg at home on September 4, the Lone Stars trailed 1-0 in the reverse fixture in Freetown and risked elimination if their hosts won 2-0.

Facing a penalty in second-half stoppage time, the visitors were on the brink of being knocked out.

Editors' Picks

However, the 18-year-old shot-stopper faced Umaru Bangura from 12 yards late on and came out on top to help his country progress at Sierra Leone’s expense.