Liverpool loanee Danny Ward was the hero for Huddersfield.
Huddersfield Town’s Danny Ward makes a save to win the penalty shoot out
Wales international Danny Ward underlined his credentials last night as his penalty shoot out heroics helped Huddersfield clinch a play-off final spot.
Ward helped Huddersfield to a win over Sheffield Wednesday, making a crucial spot kick save from Fernando Forestieri, one of two penalties he stopped.
Wales’ Danny Ward makes a save before Sweden’s Mikael Lustig (R) scored their second goal
Ward is on loan from Premier League side Liverpool, and has been a solid performer for the Terriers all season long.
The Reds’ summer goalkeeping signing Loris Karius has been a disappointment this season, with Simon Mignolet holding down the number one spot.
Ward’s heroics last night showed that he may warrant further consideration, and regardless of Huddersfield’s fate in the play-off final against Reading, there is likely to be substantial interest in him this summer.
Huddersfield’s Danny Ward
He has been playing under David Wagner, close pal of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, following a successful loan spell at Aberdeen last season.
Here is a look at how Liverpool fans reacted on Twitter to Ward’s performance…
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