In a dazzling display of precision, Nigerian youngster, Olawatimilehin Abiodun Ogunniyi, ignited the pitch with his brilliance, netting his sixth league goal of the season to lead FK Auda to a stunning victory over FS Metta in the Latvian Virsliga.
On matchday 29, FK Auda put out a dominant performance, trouncing Metta 3-1 in a thrilling Friday evening showdown.
The action-packed game commenced with a bang, as Futbola Klubs Auda seized the lead just 10 minutes in, thanks to a confident strike by Reginaldo Ramires from the penalty spot, sending the home crowd into excitement.
However, FK Metta wasn’t to be outdone, with Lukass Vapne leveling the score 16 minutes later.
But it was the 21-year-old Nigerian prodigy, Abiodun Ogunniyi, who stole the spotlight, reclaiming the lead for FK Auda with a sublime goal in the 37th minute.
The second half witnessed FK Auda’s continued dominance, as Ramires secured his brace, sealing a 3-1 victory when the final whistle echoed through the stadium.
Despite firing over six shots during the entire 90 minutes, Ogunniyi’s solitary goal further solidified his reputation as a rising star.
With this victory, FK Auda now stands tall in 3rd place in the Latvian Higher League, boasting 49 points from 29 matches, while FS Metta lingers in 7th place with 29 points.
Moving forward, Abiodun Ogunniyi and his colleagues at FK Auda are set to embark on another exciting journey as they travel to Valmiera on Sunday, aiming to extend their impressive winning streak in the league.
Abiodun’s six goals and two assists have undoubtedly made him a standout performer for FK Auda in all competitions, solidifying his status as a force to be reckoned with in the team squad.
