Super Falcons sensation Toni Payne showcased her prowess by netting a crucial goal, saving Sevilla from a potential defeat in their recent clash against Athletic Bilbao within the Spanish women’s league.
In a fiercely contested encounter, Payne, the Nigerian international, notched her third goal of the season, propelling Sevilla to secure a home draw against Athletic Bilbao.
Her impactful performance marked her 15th appearance in the prestigious Liga F Women round 12 fixture.
The thrilling match unfolded with an intense start before Naia Landaluze of Athletic Bilbao broke the deadlock in the 34th minute, putting the visitors in the lead.
However, just before halftime, the 28-year-old Payne skillfully leveled the scoreline to 1-1, igniting hope for Sevilla.
Beyond her crucial goal, Payne’s dynamic presence throughout the ninety minutes was evident, creating two additional scoring opportunities, showcasing her multifaceted skills on the field.
Sevilla, riding a wave of success with four consecutive wins prior to this encounter, aimed to maintain their winning streak.
However, the resilient Athletic Bilbao side managed to halt their momentum, resulting in a hard-fought draw.
As the dust settled, Sevilla secured a point but slipped to sixth place in the 16-team league table, tallying 19 points.
Meanwhile, their visiting opponents held onto the 10th spot, trailing by a close three-point margin.
Toni Payne’s thrilling performance emphasises the importance of her role as a vital player of Sevilla’s team and shows how unexpected the fierce Spanish women’s league can be.
