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Alan Galindo

Former Celtic star Ntcham sparks dramatic Swansea comeback as he responds to Welsh reality check

Former Celtic star Olivier Ntcham continued his fine run of form as he found the net for the second time in as many games for Swansea City.

The ex-Hoops star scored a stunner from range to bring his side back into the match after falling behind to Ismaila Sarr's opener in the 34th minute. However, just seven minutes into the second period the visitors were level and what a strike it was.

The Frenchman gathered the ball in the middle of the park from a team-mate before making a driving run towards the Watford goal. The midfielder skipped inside the defender before unleashing a cracker from the end of the box to the right-hand side of Daniel Bachmann.

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That goal sparked the start of a stunning away day comeback for former Rangers defender Russell Martin - in charge at the Swans - as they snatched all three points in dramatic fashion with a winner eight minutes into stoppage time at the end of the game.

Swansea's win puts them sixth in the English Championship standings and inside the promotion play-off spots after 12 games with just six points separating them from top spot.

Speaking post-match, Martin said: "Olivier was left out the squad [against QPR], so was Michael, for different reasons. The reaction since has been brilliant because the way the players and staff have treated them. The door is always open for us, so I sat down and explained to both why they weren't in the squad. They were both disappointed and frustrated.

"Everyone knows at this club. The supporters, staff and players know what the both possess in terms of performance. But it is about being consistent and trust that when they go onto the pitch we will get a certain level of performance.

"Both have been brilliant in the way they have reacted and responded. Olivier deserved to start after his impact in the game on Saturday. He got a goal and assist and brought energy. Tonight he was good and had really good moments. That goal, he has moments of quality that other people don't possess.

"Both deserved a chance to play and thankfully we have won the game. They are in a really good place now and we need to make sure they stay in that good place.

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