Oshoala returns with a bang for Barcelona
Oshoala returns with a bang for Barcelona
The Super Falcons star returned to competitive action as La Blaugranes maintained their 100% record in the Spanish top-flight
Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala marked her return from injury with a goal as Barcelona Femeni thrashed Granadilla 7-0 in their league encounter on Saturday evening.
Oshoala had not played for the Spanish champions since she suffered a knee injury in the UEFA Women Champions League clash against Hoffenheim on November 10.
However, she has now recovered from the injury, and she celebrated her return with a goal. Oshoala scored Barca’s final goal of the game in the 89th minute, ten minutes after coming on for Lieke Martens.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL D’ @AsisatOshoala! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL DEL #FCBFEMENI! (0-7, min 88) #GranadillaBarça pic.twitter.com/ZAqr7HpbOj
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) January 8, 2022
It is her 12th goal of the season in just ten league games. Meanwhile, Barcelona took the lead through a DE PISCO own goal before Caroline Hansen made it two in the 29th minute.
Fridolina Rolfö made it three in the 48th minute before Martens extended the lead with a quickfire brace in the 63rd and 69th minute.
Patri scored the sixth before Oshoala added gloss to the scoreline. The win means Jonatan Giráldez’s women maintain their 100% record in the league.
The champions are now 14 points clear of Real Sociedad, although they have played a game more.