It Wasn't Easy- Sadiq Umar Relives Weird Valencia Goal
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has admitted that his goal in Valencias 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday was not an easy one, as he had to improvise within a short time to get it in,
Sadiq turned up clutch for Valencia for the umpteenth time this season when they travelled to Estadio de Vallecas to play European football-chasing Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
Nigerian striker Sadiq started from the bench, with Hugo Duro reclaiming his place in the starting eleven. The home side got the lead in the first half, courtesy of an own goal from Cesar Tarrega.
However, Sadiq was introduced into the game in the 66th minute, and that changed the complexion of the game. The Super Eagles star scored the equalizer for Valencia within nine minutes of his introduction. But it was quite a unique goal. Sadiq ran onto a low cross in the box and nudged it towards goal, but it hit the upright and bounced back at him. Sadiq, who was sitting on the floor after his effort, then controlled the ball with his head and nudged it past the scrambling goalkeeper and into the net.
What Sadiq Umar said about his goal for ValenciaSadiq Umars goal was his fifth for Valencia, and he was asked about how he was able to compose himself to finish despite the pressure at the time.