Plymouth Argyle delivered a commanding performance against Luton Town in the Sky Bet Championship at Home Park, securing a 3-1 victory.
- Rami Al Hajj opened the scoring early, giving Plymouth a lead in the first half.
- Ibrahim Cissoko, coming off the bench, scored twice to solidify the home team’s advantage.
- Victor Moses managed to pull one back for Luton shortly after Cissoko’s first goal.
- Despite Luton’s efforts, Plymouth’s defence held strong, culminating in a decisive victory.
Substitute Ibrahim Cissoko significantly contributed to Plymouth’s 3-1 victory over Luton Town with two crucial goals. The Netherlands Under-21 winger’s impact was immediate, adding to Rami Al Hajj’s early effort. Cissoko’s first goal, a clinical finish from a counter-attack in the 69th minute, came just 11 minutes after he entered the match. His second, a brilliant individual effort in added time, effectively sealed the win for the hosts.
Rami Al Hajj marked his first start for Plymouth with a superb goal in the eighth minute. The 23-year-old midfielder, born in Lebanon, capitalised on Ryan Hardie’s precise cross to place the ball into the top corner, leaving Luton’s goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski with no chance.
Plymouth’s early dominance continued as Michael Obafemi and Ryan Hardie had clear opportunities to extend the lead but failed to convert. Al Hajj remained at the centre of the action, narrowly missing further goals, and forcing a spectacular save from Kaminski.
Luton Town’s most promising chance to equalise in the first half came from Elijah Adebayo, who headed just over from Alfie Doughty’s free-kick. Doughty also cleared a dangerous shot from Joe Edwards, maintaining pressure on Plymouth’s defence.
Plymouth’s second goal was a result of a swift counter-attack initiated by on-loan midfielder Darko Gyabi, which led to Cissoko’s precise finish. However, Luton quickly responded with a goal from Victor Moses, who headed in a cross from Alfie Doughty.
Despite Luton’s brief resurgence, Plymouth remained dominant. Randell’s long-range effort hit the crossbar before Cissoko’s second goal. The winger skillfully navigated through Luton’s defence to score, ensuring a definitive victory.
Post-match, Plymouth’s manager Wayne Rooney praised his team’s performance and highlighted their ability to create opportunities and display resilience. Rooney expressed particular satisfaction with the young players’ contributions and the overall team effort.
Conversely, Luton’s manager, Rob Edwards, acknowledged his team’s defensive shortcomings and inability to capitalise on key opportunities. Edwards noted the challenges posed by injuries but refrained from using them as an excuse for the loss.
Plymouth’s decisive win against Luton Town showcased their attacking prowess and defensive resilience, solidifying their position in the Championship.
