Super Eagles striker Akor Adams scored twice late on as Sevilla staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 away at Elche in La Liga on monday night.
The Nigerian forward, introduced from the bench, ended Sevilla’s goal drought and salvaged a point after the visitors trailed by two goals deep into the second half at the Estadio Martínez Valero.
Elche, seeking to recover from a dip in form despite a strong home record this season, made a confident start and were rewarded inside the opening quarter-hour.
Aleix Febas finished calmly into the near corner after being picked out on the edge of the area, catching Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos slightly off his line.
Adams has 5 goals in 15 La Liga games. Photo Credit: Imago
Sevilla responded with increased urgency before the break and went close on several occasions, striking the woodwork and forcing a pair of fine saves, but their inability to convert chances summed up a difficult recent run.
The home side extended their lead shortly after half-time when Sevilla failed to clear a corner, allowing Germán Valera space to guide a low effort into the bottom corner from distance.
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Despite the setback, Sevilla continued to press and were finally rewarded 15 minutes from time. Adams reacted quickest in the six-yard box to tap in after an initial effort came back off the post, ending the visitors’ five-match competitive scoring drought.
Adams rifles home his first ever AFCON goal against Mozambique. Photo Credit: Imago
Elche attempted to slow the game down as stoppage time approached, but a handball decision swung the momentum decisively. Adams stepped up and confidently dispatched the resulting penalty into the top corner to complete his brace and secure a point.
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Adams who just returned from the Africa Cup nations in which he helped Nigeria to a third place finish scoring 2 goals with 2 assists.
