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Nigeria’s Durosinmi scores as Victoria Plzen, Ferenvaros draw 1-1

Nigerian striker, Rafiu Durosinmi, found the net as Viktoria Plzen were held to a 1-1 draw by Ferenvaros in Thursday’s opening round of UEFA Europa League fixtures.

Durosinmi put Plzen ahead in the 16th minute, giving the visitors an early advantage.

Things worsened for Ferenvaros when Cebrail Makreckis was shown a red card in the 38th minute, reducing the hosts to ten men.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Ferenvaros fought back and snatched a last-gasp equalizer in stoppage time. Alexandar Pesic’s strike in the 94th minute ensured the points were shared.

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Elsewhere in Europe, Cyriel Dessers played a key role for Panathinaikos in Switzerland, coming off the bench with 20 minutes remaining to help the Greek side secure a commanding 4-1 victory over Young Boys.

In another Europa League clash, Super Eagles defender, Zaidu Sanusi, started for FC Porto as they edged Salzburg 1-0 on the road. Sanusi was substituted in the 53rd minute.

 

 

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