Ex AC Milan youngster Henty Ezekiel continues top form

Henty Ezekiel continued his rich vein of form, helping Olimpija Ljubljana qualify for the next round of the Cup on Tuesday by scoring his sixth goal of the season in all competitions in the 3-1 victory over Ivancna Gorica. The scoreline was flattering as both teams were tied at 1 - 1 in the 63rd minute after Marko Sajn equalized for the third division table toppers but ex AC Milan Primavera striker Ezekiel put Olimpija Ljubljana's noses in front three minutes later. The Nigerian forward has admitted that his team struggled to establish themselves in the game as a result of the poor pitch at Stadion Ivancna Gorica. Also read: Henty Ezekiel targets 20 goals and Champions League spot ''Like we all know in football there is never an easy game, the pitch was not easy to play on, '' Henty Ezekiel told news24. ''The team played a more defensive game and we needed to be patient to get the goals. ''We played very well as a team and used our chances when they came.'' The Flying Sport Academy product is the third highest goalscorer in the Slovenian PrvaLiga with 5 goals to his name after 9 rounds.