Super Eagles star Tijani stars for Salzburg in five-goal thriller

The Tremendous Eagles star obtained one other run-in as his aspect maintained their unbeaten run within the preseason

Tremendous Eagles midfielder Tijani Samson noticed 45 minutes of motion as his Salzburg aspect staged an excellent 3-2 comeback victory over Polish aspect Legia Warszawa.

Salzburg boss Matthias Jaissle gave Tijani his third begin of preseason when his aspect locked horns with 15-time Ekstraklasa Legia Warszawa. Nevertheless, it was a poor begin for the Tremendous Eagles midfielder.

Legia went forward simply two minutes into the sport by means of Josue. Earlier than the Austrian champions might reply, Legia made it 2-0 by means of striker Ernest Muci.

Salzburg had been unable to interrupt the Polish giants’ protection, they usually took the two-goal deficit into the second half.

Tijani was hauled off at halftime, as coach Jaissle launched six new gamers.

The substitutions paid off, as Benjamin Sesko who changed Roko Simic scored two quick-fire objectives inside three minutes to revive parity.

Nigeria-eligible striker Junior Adamu then accomplished the comeback within the sixty fourth minute to make sure his aspect ran out 3-2 winners.