Huddersfield Town kicked off their League One campaign with a resounding 3-0 victory over Wimbledon, and the star of the show was new signing Derensili Sanches Fernandes. His 17th-minute curler left fans chanting his name, signaling a promising new era for the Terriers after a 9th-place finish last season (18W-13D-15L, 67 pts).
The Dutch winger, signed from Excelsior, announced himself in style with a left-footed curler that left Wimbledon's defense stranded. His 'Golden Boy' celebration-a golden mask held to his face-added flair to a moment that had fans buzzing. It was a stark contrast to last season's home finale, where a 3-0 loss to Mansfield Town saw supporters leaving early.
Despite playing with 10 men for 70 minutes after Bali Mumba's red card, the Terriers dominated. Radinio Balker's surging run set up Bojan Radulovic's third goal, while debutant Ibane Bowat slotted in seamlessly at the back. Manager Martin Drury praised his side's defensive resolve, calling it their best performance of the day.
After three forgettable seasons, Town's fans stayed to applaud a performance full of promise. While last year's opening-day win over Leyton Orient proved a false dawn, this victory-achieved despite numerical disadvantage-feels more significant. With Fernandes, Ashley Fletcher, and Joe Taylor shining, optimism is rising at the Accu Stadium.
