Albin Ekdal stayed ahead and nodded in Sampdoria's 2-1 goal at home against Verona in Serie A.

Afterwards, he clenched both fists and was thoroughly congratulated by his teammates.

Sampdoria eventually won 3-1 and took three important points as the club is involved in the bottom battle.

Ekdal, 32, now stands on three goals in 111 games in Sampdoria.

He is still waiting for his first national team goal despite 64 international matches played since his debut ten years ago.