Leeds United striker Joel Piroe has been awarded the Championship Goal of the Month prize for his first strike in the 3-0 away win at Millwall.
Piroe’s goal was chosen over attempts by QPR’s Andre Dozzell, Hull City’s Aaron Connolly, and Ipswich Town’s Nathan Broadhead. Piroe’s goal came at the finish of a fluid team play that started in Leeds’ half.
Archie Gray regained control of the ball before passing it to Georgino Rutter, who then found Willy Gnonto before receiving it back from the Italian as Leeds sprinted in the direction of the Millwall goal. Piroe was then assisted by Rutter, whose artistic finish required goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski to scoop the ball out of his net.
The EFL described Piroe’s finish as such: “A goal full of counter-attacking pace, poise and precision. The interchange between Georginio Rutter and Wilfried Gnonto was sublime, with Piroe skipping over the ball and finally slotting in.”
“I’m very happy, it’s always nice to score goals and even better to get an award for it.
“We have worked on many combinations between myself and Georginio Rutter in training and it worked perfect for that goal,” Piroe said.
The striker’s arrival at Leeds has generated debate amongst supporters regarding the Dutchman’s best position. The £12 million signing has been utilised in a deeper starting role, behind Rutter, but has managed to notch five goals in his first eight appearances for the Whites. Daniel Farke attempted to put the issue to rest with a lengthy press conference answer on that particular matter prior to the game with Bristol City earlier this month, a match in which Piroe scored the winner.
The 24-year-old has previous when it comes to goal of the month nominations, picking up Swansea City’s in-house award in February and December last year.
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