When the Swedish midfielder came to SVT's interview microphone in Monterrey, a few minutes had passed after the opening victory, 5-1 against Tunisia.
It was Ayari who both started and ended the goal celebration that gave Blågult the best possible start to this summer's World Cup adventure.
He thundered in 1–0 with a half-volley in the seventh minute, and also sent in 5–1 late in added time.
"I usually score pretty good goals," the 22-year-old says contentedly to SVT.
Scoring two goals in the same match, especially in a World Cup debut against Tunisia, was something out of the ordinary.
You've dreamed of a lot, but this is something you never dreamed of.
It was very emotional to play against Tunisia, who I feel so much for.
The Brighton midfielder celebrated the first goal by holding his hands up in an almost apologetic gesture. He could have played for the Tunisian national team, but neither he nor his father Azzouz wanted to when the opportunity arose a few years ago.
Instead, Yasin Ayari has now contributed to Sweden having a great chance to advance from the group, even though only one match has been played.
Who could have believed it when the national team was in crisis during the World Cup qualifiers last fall?
“When no one believed in us, the whole group came together and believed in us,” says Ayari.
Sweden, the sole group leader with three points, will next face the Netherlands in Houston on Midsummer's Day.
