English-born Ghanaian forward Jesurun Rak-Sakyi played an instrumental in role for his side Charlton Athletic as they sealed their third consecutive victory in the EFL League One on Saturday.
The 20-year-old, who is on loan from Crystal Palace scored the game’s only goal to help the Addicks beat Shrewsbury 1-0.
Rak-Sakyi was substituted in the 88th minute. He has played 12 games, scored three goals and assisted two in the league this season.
The hosts missed their first chance of the game. Skipper Jayden Stockley was well situated to clear the ball from just in front of the goal line after a deep Shrewsbury corner was headed back into the danger zone.
In the opening exchanges, Salop threatened from a number of different set-piece scenarios, but the Addicks came near on 17 minutes.
In the 55th minute, Shrewsbury created a fantastic opportunity to grab the lead. Jordan Shipley, the full-back, volleyed the ball across the face of the goal, but his perfect cross escaped everyone in the middle.
Jack Payne, who entered the game in the 62nd minute, advanced to the byline, and his cut-back was then buried by Rak-Sakyi.
The result made it three wins on the spin for Charlton Athletic as they climbed to seventh in the League One table, two points off the top six.
