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Odion Ighalo Scores Twice as Changchun Yatai Secures Victory
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo was the star of the show for Changchun Yatai as he netted a brace to secure a 3-2 victory in a Chinese Super League match. The match took place after a goalless first half, with Ighalo opening the scoring for Changchun in the 50th minute. Rui Yu extended the lead to 2-0 for Changchun in the 82nd minute. Despite a late goal by Pengfei Han for the home side in the 90th minute, Ighalo struck again with his second goal of the game to make it 3-1 in the 91st minute. In the 96th minute, former Everton striker Nikica Jelavic scored for Guizhou, concluding the match with a score of 3-2.
Ighalo’s two goals in the game brought his tally to 12 goals after 25 league appearances for Changchun this season. The victory propelled Changchun to 10th place on the league table with 35 points.
Ighalo’s impressive performance continues to underscore his importance to Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League. His goals have been vital in ensuring his team’s competitiveness and helping them secure victories as they aim to improve their league position.
