Victor Olatunji hits new heights after netting for Sparta Prague in Champions League win towards Salzburg

Victor Olatunji hits new heights after netting for Sparta Prague in Champions League win against Salzburg

Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji scored for Sparta Prague to assist them to a snug 3-0 victory over Salzburg of their opening sport of the UEFA Champions League, Soccernet.ng stories.

Reigning Czech Republic champions Sparta Prague kicked off their UEFA Champions League marketing campaign with a sport towards Salzburg on the epet Enviornment in Prague. And Nigerian striker Olatunji, who has been the principle man for Sparta Prague since final season, received a beginning shirt within the strikers position- his debut within the Champions League.

The Czech aspect had a dream begin as they took the lead only a minute into the sport courtesy of Kaan Kairinen. After conceding, Salzburg began to dominate the sport, however they didn’t make any clear-cut alternative.

Sparta Prague had been higher co-ordinated and held their traces higher. They finally received their second, and it was courtesy of Nigeria striker Olatunji. A protracted ball was performed from Sparta Prague’s protection, Olatunji received to it, and he took a one-time shot to ship the ball into the underside left nook of the aim.

Then, within the second half, Olatunji provided the help for Qazim Laci for Sparta Prague’s third. In his 58 minutes of motion, the 25-year-old striker registered two aim makes an attempt, 14 touches, and received 4 of his seven duels. The sport finally ended 3-0 in Sparta Prague’s favour.

In keeping with Opta, Olatunji’s aim made him the third African participant to attain and help on his Champions League debut, after Daniel Cousin in 2007 (for Rangers vs Lyon) and Serge Aurier in 2015 (for PSG vs Shakhtat Donetsk).

Kelvin Omachonu

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