Tuesday Midweek Matches: Super Eagles Stars Shine Bright
The midweek fixtures on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, delivered thrilling action across various leagues and cup competitions. Several matches stood out for their intensity, skillful displays, and notable contributions from Super Eagles players who proved pivotal for their teams. Here’s a detailed roundup:
1. Mallorca vs. Barcelona (1-5)
The clash at Mallorca’s Son Moix Stadium was dominated by Barcelona, who showcased their class with a resounding 5-1 victory. The match saw a total of seven yellow cards-three for Barcelona and four for Mallorca-emphasizing its physical nature.
Highlights:
Ferran Torres opened the scoring in the 12th minute for Barcelona.
Vedat Muriqi equalized for Mallorca in the 43rd minute.
Raphinha, named the Player of the Match, turned the tide with a penalty in the 56th minute and followed up with another goal in the 74th minute, assisted by Lamine Yamal.
Frenkie de Jong and Pau Victor sealed the rout in the 79th and 84th minutes respectively, with De Jong providing an assist for the final goal.
Barcelona dominated possession with 60% and registered 20 shots compared to Mallorca’s six.
2. Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen (0-1)
This intense DFB Pokal encounter saw Bayern Munich eliminated by Bayer Leverkusen in dramatic fashion.
Key Moments:
Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off in the 17th minute, tilting the game in Leverkusen’s favor.
Leverkusen players Patrick Schick and Nordi Mukiele were injured in the 61st minute and replaced by Nathan Tella and Arthur.
Super Eagles star Nathan Tella scored the decisive goal in the 69th minute, assisted by Alejandro Grimaldo, who earned the Player of the Match award.
With this win, Bayer Leverkusen advanced to the quarterfinals.
3. AC Milan vs. Sassuolo (6-1)
AC Milan delivered a masterclass at the San Siro, dismantling Sassuolo with a brilliant performance led by Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze, the Player of the Match.
Match Highlights:
Chukwueze netted a brace in the 12th and 21st minutes.
Goals by Tijjani Reijnders (17'), Rafael Leão (23'), and Davide Calabria (56') brought the scoreline to 5-0.
Sassuolo managed a consolation goal through Samuele Abraham (59').
Tammy Abraham added the final goal for Milan in the 62nd minute.
4. Leicester City vs. West Ham (3-1)
Leicester City overcame West Ham with a commanding performance, powered by Bilal El Khannous, who was named Player of the Match.
Key Plays:
Jamie Vardy scored in the 2nd minute, assisted by El Khannous.
El Khannous doubled Leicester’s lead in the 61st minute with a well-taken goal assisted by Kasey McAteer.
Patson Daka made it 3-0 in the 90th minute before Niclas Füllkrug grabbed a late consolation for West Ham in stoppage time.
5. Ipswich vs. Crystal Palace (0-1)
Crystal Palace secured a narrow win over Ipswich, thanks to the brilliance of their goalkeeper Dean Henderson, the Player of the Match.
Game Decider:
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the lone goal in the 59th minute, assisted by Super Eagles midfielder Eberechi Eze.
6. Bologna vs. Monza (4-0)
Bologna crushed Monza in a one-sided affair, with Santiago Castro stealing the spotlight as the Player of the Match.
Key Contributions:
Castro scored once and provided three assists, leading Bologna to a resounding victory.
7. Patro Eisden vs. Club Brugge (1-3)
Club Brugge advanced to the Belgian FA Cup quarterfinals with a solid performance.
Notable Moments:
Goals by Casper Nielsen, Hans Vanaken, and Ardon Jashari ensured Brugge’s win.
Patro Eisden’s only goal came from Lucas Van Eenoo, briefly leveling the match before Brugge regained control.
8. Jahn Regensburg vs. VfB Stuttgart (0-3)
VfB Stuttgart cruised into the DFB Pokal quarterfinals with a comprehensive victory.
Standout Player:
Nick Woltemade, the Player of the Match, scored a goal and provided an assist to seal Stuttgart’s triumph.
Conclusion
This midweek action showcased thrilling goals, tactical battles, and outstanding performances from Super Eagles players. With standout contributions from Nathan Tella, Samuel Chukwueze, and Eberechi Eze, Nigerian stars continue to shine on the global stage.
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