In a remarkable display of determination, Nigerian forward Henry Offia turned the tables for Trelleborg FF, leading them to a convincing 3-1 victory over Helsingborg in the Swedish Superettan League round 15 showdown.
The match had fans on the edge of their seats from the start to finish. Helsingborg drew first blood with a penalty kick from Amar Muhsin after 23 minutes.
The first half ended with the visitors trailing, but the tables turned in the second half when Mattias Andersson scored an equalizer just 11 minutes in.
Then, it was Offia’s time to shine. In the 65th and 77th minutes, the Flying Eagles Forward unleashed his striking force, netting two brilliant goals that sealed the victory and three crucial points for Trelleborg FF.
Despite a challenging season, Offia’s brace took his tally to four goals in 18 appearances across all competitions, rekindling hope for the team.
Climbing to the 8th position in the league table, Trelleborg FF now stands with 20 points, just 15 points away from the leaders, Utsiktens BK.
Meanwhile, Helsingborg’s slump continues as they drop to the 13th spot with 16 points, teetering just two points above the relegation zone.
Looking ahead to their next fixture on Sunday, the 23-year-old Henry Offia and his determined teammates are ready to take on Landskrona BolS at their home ground, eager to maintain their newfound momentum and secure further success in the league.