Umar Nets 17th Goal Of The Season As Almeria Thump Amorebieta

Umar Nets 17th Goal Of The Season As Almeria Thump Amorebieta

Sampson Adedeji

Spanish Segunda club UD Almeria continued to press for a return to the La Laiga as they thrashed relegation threatened Amorebieta 3-0, BSNsports.com.ng can report.

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar, was the cynosure of all eyes with another impressive performance in the game.

After a scoreless first half, Almeria took the lead in the 54th minute through an own goal from Amorebieta defender Lopez 

Babic doubled Almeria's lead in the 75th minute before Umar missed a penalty 8 minutes later.

The Nigeria international redeemed himself in the 89th minute with a well-taken goal and sealed maximum points for Almeria.

Umar has now scored 17 goals this season as Almeria top the table with 76 points in 39 games.