KEN SEMA won last night’s match for Watford with his two goals, and then fans’ hearts with his post-match interview.
The Swede bagged either side of Ismaila Sarr’s strike to help the Hornets to a vital 3-2 win over West Brom at Vicarage Road.
After his heroic display, Sema bravely stepped up for an interview despite suffering with a stammer.
Speaking to Watford’s media team, the 29-year-old said: “It’s been a while with my injury and stuff so I’m happy with the goals and I’m happy with the win today as well.
“It was a must-win match here at home, and it was an amazing night.
“It was great to celebrate in front of the supporters. I have been out for a while with my rehab and I did everything I could to come back stronger. Scoring today and getting the win feels brilliant.”
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After Watford posted a clip of the interview, fans came together to show love for Sema.
One wrote: “King on and off the pitch.”
While a second added: “I can’t decide if he’s King Ken or Lord Kenneth?”
A third tweeted: “So much respect for this man and Watford Legend.”
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Others poignantly pointed out what an inspiration the winger is.
One posted: “Cannot credit this man enough for coming out and doing interviews with his slight stammer, proper role model.”
Another wrote: “Ken has a stammer, but is brave enough to go on national television to do interviews.
“Inspiration for young boys and girls with a speech impediment, that they can achieve anything in life.”
A further social media user added: “This interview is inspirational for a lot of people. @Semaken well done.”
While another fan pointed out: “People don’t realise how draining it is having a stammer. Your mind has to work at incredible speed to choose words you won’t stumble over. Doing that in a second or third language is just amazing.”
And another added: “So good and so helpful for other people to see this kind of thing. Can’t say I know too much about Sema, but he now has a warm place in my heart and I’ll be looking out for him to see how he’s playing. Top from him and from Watford.”
In his interview, Sema went on to describe his goals, saying: “[Keinan Davis] had a shot on target with the goalkeeper and I was there. It was right on my foot and I smashed it into the goal. It was an easy one so I’m happy to have scored!
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“For sure, my second goal was on target! A bit of luck I guess but you need to have it in football so it was good.”
Sema has played 27 times in the Championship so far this season, scoring five goals and laying on six assists.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
