Brighton loan striker Viktor Gyokeres makes scoring return in Bundesliga

Brighton and Hove Albion striker Viktor Gyokeres was 'happy' to be back in action as his goal helped St Pauli to 1-0 home win over Nuremberg as the Bundesliga returned.
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Gyokeres, who is on a season-long loan with the Hamburg-based club, came off the bench to slot home the only goal six minutes from time in the Bundesliga’s second tier. Albion team-mate Leo Ostigard played the full 90 minutes for St Pauli.

The celebrations were somewhat different as St Pauli usually play in front of 25,000 fans at the Millerntor.

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Gyokeres, who was the second of five substitutions due to the new regulations, said: "Nuremberg had a good chance in the first half. But we worked hard and they didn't create too many other chances.

Brighton striker Viktor Gyokeres is on loan at Bundesligas second tier outfit St PauliBrighton striker Viktor Gyokeres is on loan at Bundesligas second tier outfit St Pauli
Brighton striker Viktor Gyokeres is on loan at Bundesligas second tier outfit St Pauli

“We got into the game in the second half and I was pleased to get my goal. I'm happy that I was able to help the team get three points.”

St Pauli coach Jos Luhukay said: “The atmosphere was difficult but I thought the players adapted well. We played a strong opponent who caused us problems but Viktor’s was a good individual goal and finish.”

Former Albion Markus Suttner and Uwe Huenemeier were also in action as Suttner's Dusseldorf and Huenemeier's Panderborn contested a 0-0 draw.

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“We feel really comfortable with all the restrictions and really comfortable with the German league’s plan." said Huenemeier.

“We felt quite happy to play and we had waited a long time for that."

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