Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was in another
terrrific form for Valencia, as he scored the crucial equalizer in their 1-1
draw against Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga encounter on Saturday afternoon.
It was the fifth goal for the 28-year-old, after
joining Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad.
Umar’s 75th minute goal drew level for Valencia after
the team conceeded via an own goal from César Tárrega that gave the home fans
something to cheer.
The former Almeria forward started the game on the
bench, as Carlos Corberán, coach of Valencia preferred an attacking duo of Hugo
Duro and Diego López to lead the onslaught.
Umar stepped into action in the 66th minute when he
replaced Portuguese midfielder André Almeida and he was very pivotal to
Valencia from losing the game when he slotted into the net from a low cross,
rendering Augusto Batalla in goal for Rayo Vallecano helpless.
Sadiq scored to salvage a point for Valencia in
previous matches against Villarreal and Osasuna, while netting the game-winning
goal in a 2-1 win versus Real Valladolid CF.
He has been enjoying good goals scoring form for
Valencia which have rescued the team from the jaws of defeat. He was on the
scoring sheet against Villareal Osasuna and his goal condemned Real
Valladolid CF to 2-1 defeat.
Sadiq Umar celebrates his goal with Valencia fans
It is very obvious that the Nigerian striker has found
his groove again since he joined Valencia on six – month loan deal in January.
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