Rinsola Babajide’s goal helps Tenerife to stalemate against Atletico Madrid

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria forward Rinsola Babajide scored a goal as her Spanish side, Costa Adeje Tenerife, played out a 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Babajide broke the deadlock for the host in the 24th minute at the Football Field, Adeje.

Seven minutes into the second half, Sheila Guijarro leveled matters for the travelers.

Five minutes before the end of the match, Silvia Lloris gave Atletico Madrid the lead for the first time in the match.

On the verge of defeat, Maria Perez salvaged a point for Costa Adeje Tenerife in the additional minutes of the second half.

Babajide, who scored her fourth goal in the league during the game, was replaced by Moroccan player Sakina Ouzraoui Diki in the 64th minute.

Her national team and club teammate, Gift Monday played the duration of the match and received a yellow card in the 75th minute.

Rasheedat Ajibade came in for Gio Garbelini at the hour mark for Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid occupy the third position on the Spanish Liga F log with 25 points after 12 games.

Costa Adeje Tenerife seats three places below in sixth position with 17 points.