Jay Tee Kamara quickly made an impact during his debut for the Hearts in their US League One tie, and Walter Varela also shined in a thrilling 2-1 victory over FC Naples at Fitzpatrick Stadium on Saturday night.

“I arrived in the U.S. on Monday, started training on Tuesday, and made my debut on Saturday to help the team win,” Kamara said.

Kamara entered the match in the 26th minute after an injury to Mikey Lopez. Just days after arriving from Sierra Leone, he put pressure on the Naples defense with his impressive footwork. His efforts paid off in the 43rd minute when he scored after collecting a rebound from Varela’s deflected shot.

Naples equalized early in the second half with a goal from Luke Prpa in the 56th minute. However, in the 75th minute, Varela took advantage of a setup from Nathan Messer. After a quick exchange, Varela dribbled past a defender and shot towards the far post, finding the net. This goal secured the victory for the Hearts and marked a highlight in Varela’s season.