Ghana Forward Emmanuel Gyasi Scores as Spezia Draw Against Atalanta

• Emmanuel Gyasi started his 2023 with a goal as Spezia were held by Atalanta
• The Ghana international scored Spezia's first goal in the 2-2 draw at home
• Gyasi spoke about his relationship with midfielder M'bala Nzola

Ghana international Emmanuel Gyasi returned to action with a goal for Spezia in their clash against Atalanta following the resumption of the Serie A.

The versatile forward opened the scoring after just eight minutes as the Eagles earned a point at the Alberto Picco Stadium.

Spezia raced to a 2-0 lead before half time after M'bala Nzola added to Gyasi's opener.

Atalanta returned from the break stronger, scoring twice in the last 13 minutes to salvage a point on the road.

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Rasmus Hojlund started the comeback with a fine strike in the 77th minute before Mario Pasalic secured a draw for Atalanta with the final kick of the game.

Gyasi lasted the entire duration as Spezia begin the year with a hard-fought draw.

What Gyasi said after the game

"I think we played a great match, but we still have a bitter taste in our mouths, because after passing we were twice unable to close the match in the lead, and then ended up suffering a comeback," he told the club's website.

"Sorry, however, that the team was not able to snatch the three points but looking at the glass half full we still moved the standings against a very strong opponent," he added.

"Nzola was really good at serving me on the second goal, we moved very well in that action and when I cheered, I saw in his eyes the joy of having served me a great assist. Even after the goal we had the opportunities to close it and if you don't materialize it, teams like these will come back under you.

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"Let's look ahead, trying to improve game by game, starting to think about Lecce as early as tonight, because a real final awaits us on Sunday."

Gyasi signs new contract

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian international Emmanuel Gyasi has signed a contract extension with Serie A side Spezia Calcio.

On Wednesday, 2nd March, 2022, Spezia announced that Gyasi has extended his contract that will keep him at the club until 2025.

In an interview with Spezia media team, Gyasi was delighted to pen a new deal with the club and vowed to help them escape relegation at the end of season.