Soccer News of Sunday, 24 July 2016

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Ayew’s stunner aids Swans' big pre-season win

Ayew was substituted later in the second half as they strolled to the victory away from home. Ayew was substituted later in the second half as they strolled to the victory away from home.

Andre Ayew scored a sweetly taken free-kick to register his first goal of the pre-season as Swansea City comfortably beat League One side Bristol Rovers 5-1 in a friendly on Saturday.

The Black Stars deputy captain sent Francesco Guidolin's side on their way to victory with a sublime free kick, while Leroy Fer doubled the lead.

The talented Ghana international's peach of a free-kick was the pick of the bunch, curling over the wall from 25-yards out.

Stephen Kingsley's cross-come-shot made it 3-0 before fellow full-back Kyle Naughton fired home a half-volley to round off a hugely successful first half.

Rovers pulled one back shortly after the break via sub Luke James, but the Swans - who used all 19 players throughout the game - had the final say when Wayne Routledge slotted home a fifth.

Ayew was substituted later in the second half as they strolled to the victory away from home.