UCL: Paul Onuachu On Target In Genk's Defeat
By Sampson Adedeji
Nigeria's Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu finally back to scoring ways on Tuesday night in the UEFA champions league third qualifying round against Shaktar Donetsk of Ukraine, BSNSports.com.ng can reports.
The lanky striker striker was the talk of the town last season as he netted over 35 goals for the Limburger in all competitions.
Genk faced the Ukrainian champions at home on Tuesday and it ended in a 1-2 home defeat for them.
Despite playing on the back foot earlier in the game, it was Nigeria international that nodded home the opening goal in the 32nd minute and ended the half 1-0 in their favour.
Shaktar continued their domination in the second stanza and it paid off as they were awarded a penalty kick which was duly converted in the 63rd minute.
Patrick put the away team ahead in the 82nd minute before another Nigeria international Cyril Dessers replaced Onuachu in the 83rd minute.
Genk will have another opportunity to turn the table when they face Shaktar in the second in Kyiv next week.
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