Obafemi Martins Scores Again As Seattle Sounders Beat Toronto
Published: September 06, 2015Obafemi Martins was one of the heroes again for Seattle Sounders as the CenturyLink Field outfit beat Toronto 2 - 1 in their 28th game of the season.
Martins and strike partner Clinton Dempsey, who were playing together for the first time since May 31, combined to give Seattle Sounders the lead early in the first half, with the Nigerian firing past Chris Konopka after he was set up by the USA international.
And after the visitors equalized through Eriq Zavaleta in the 59th minute, the out - of - favour Super Eagles striker provided an assist for Dempsey to score the game - winner 13 minutes from time.
Obafemi Martins’s sixth minute strike was his 11th in the league this season and gave him goals in consecutive matches.
In their next fixture, Seattle Sounders, who are third in the Western Conference standings, will travel to the Avaya Stadium to face San Jose Earthquakes next Sunday.
Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com
Martins and strike partner Clinton Dempsey, who were playing together for the first time since May 31, combined to give Seattle Sounders the lead early in the first half, with the Nigerian firing past Chris Konopka after he was set up by the USA international.
And after the visitors equalized through Eriq Zavaleta in the 59th minute, the out - of - favour Super Eagles striker provided an assist for Dempsey to score the game - winner 13 minutes from time.
Obafemi Martins’s sixth minute strike was his 11th in the league this season and gave him goals in consecutive matches.
In their next fixture, Seattle Sounders, who are third in the Western Conference standings, will travel to the Avaya Stadium to face San Jose Earthquakes next Sunday.
Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com
Latest News
- Lookman enters Serie A record books after scoring in Atalanta's five-goal thriller against Napoli
- Ex-Leicester winger lauds Iwobi as Fulham boss explains why Super Eagles star was subbed early
- Bassey reaches PL milestone as Fulham beat Leicester City; Iwobi subbed out after 45 minutes
- Ejuke returns from three-month injury layoff to help Sevilla win away at Girona, Iheanacho absent
- 'Was the best young midfielder in Denmark' - Ex-Liverpool chief hails Brentford loanee Onyeka
- Boxing champion meets Nwakali: Simpson hands Nigeria midfielder Barnsley Goal of the Month prize
- 'Missed many clear goals' - Ex-Galatasaray forward claims Osimhen is behind Icardi in finishing
- 'I spoke with Cyriel' - Rangers coach shares discussion with Dessers about bench role
- Crystal Palace complete record deal for winger who attended same school as Lookman, Etuhus
- 'We missed many chances' - 14-goal striker Osimhen reacts after Galatasaray's 1-1 draw v Hatayspor
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football