Brilliant Nwakali helps Ponferradina to victory against FC Cartagena

The Tremendous Eagles star performed his first aggressive sport for his new aspect, and it ended with success

Tremendous Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali equipped an help on his aggressive debut for Ponferradina, as they sealed a tricky 3-2 victory at FC Cartagena on their opening fixture of the 2022/23 Laliga Smartbank.

Nwakali obtained the nod to begin when Ponferradina kicked off their season away on the Estadio Municipal Cartagonova in opposition to FC Cartagena. The Tremendous Eagles star performed in the midst of the park, in a 4-4-2 setup.

Ponferradina took the initiative early within the sport, and Nwakali was on the coronary heart of it. The 24-year-old performed an excellent cross onto the trail of Derik Lacerda, who struck to make it 1-0 within the seventh minute.

Mikel Rico pulled one again for Cartagena within the thirty fifth minute to make sure the primary half ended 1-1.

Daniel Ojeda scored twice for Ponferradina within the second half to make it 3-1. Valle Borja pulled one again for the hosts within the 88th minute to make sure a nervy finish to the sport.

Nonetheless, Los blanquiazules held out for the 3-2 victory. Nwakali had a fantastic sport, registering 5 correct lengthy balls, 80 p.c cross accuracy, and 5 profitable floor duels.

Subsequent up for Nwakali and his Cartagena aspect is a house fixture in opposition to UD Ibiza.