It only took 18 games but American Jozy Altidore finally scored his first EPL goal today in Hull's 2-1 upset of Manchester City.
The 20-year-old striker has played 18 games for Hull, starting 11 but before today he had only recorded two assists. He also had a goal for Hull in the Carling Cup but today's goal was particularly special since Hull is near the bottom of the EPL standings and they need every win that they can get.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=269894&cc=5901
One of the best parts about the EPL is the concept of relegation. While the top three teams advance to the Champions League (and the fourth is a qualifier that must win its way in), the bottom three squads (18-20) are all fighting to avoid relegation which can mean the difference of obscene amounts of money.
Imagine if American professional sports leagues (namely the NBA, MLB and NHL had this): it ensures that virtually every game has some meaning to it. The same can't be said for that Pirates-Nationals game in September or Islanders-Oilers in April.
A quick YouTube search showed that the goal wasn't up yet but I'll post it when I can find it.
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