Inaki Williams hopes to overturn difficult season

Ghana forward Inaki Williams is hoping his dramatic last-gasp winner for Athletic Bilbao will serve as the catalyst to overturn a personally difficult season.Williams, who had scored just two goals in 21 appearances prior to Wednesday's Copa del Rey quarter-final, emerged as the hero with a 96th-minute strike to seal a 2-1 victory over Valencia and send his team into the semi-finals. The goal, set up by his brother Nico Williams, ended a prolonged drought for the 31-year-old.After the match, Williams expressed hope that the moment could change the course of his campaign. "We deserved a moment of joy like this," he said. "The first goal that I can dedicate to my son. The season has been difficult, but what happened today could be a major turning point."The victory provided a significant boost for Athletic Bilbao, who have struggled in La Liga this season and currently sit in mid-table. For Williams, the goal not only secured a crucial win but also offered a tangible reward for persistence during a period of inconsistent form and output.Head coach Ernesto Valverde had previously called on his forwards, including Williams, to start "putting up numbers" to help the team get...

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