Champion League
UECL: Raphael Onyedika on target in Club Brugge thrashing of Besiktas
By Monsurah Olatunji
Nigeria midfielder, Raphael Onyedika was on target as Club Brugge thrashed Besiktas 5-0 right in front of their home fans in the UEFA Europa Conference league.
Casper Nielsen opened the floor in the fourth minute with a swerving long-range strike that hit the back of the net to set the Belgian side on its way.
Igor Thiago doubled the lead in the 14th minute, before adding his second and Brugge’s third just 26 seconds into the second half.
The Nigeria international added the fourth in the 50th minute with a powerful right-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner assisted by Michal Skóras.
Andreas Skov Olsen then wrapped up the floodgate of goals with more than 20 minutes remaining as the boos rang out across Besiktas Park.
With the win, Club Brugge now top Group D with 13 points from five matches, three points ahead of closest rivals Bodo/Glimt of Norway.
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