Nigerian forward Olamide Adugbe was the undisputed star of the show on Sunday, netting a brace to lead MFA Žalgiris to a commanding 3-0 away win over FK Banga in Round 7 of the Lithuania Women’s A Lyga.
Despite dominating possession, Žalgiris struggled to find the back of the net during a scoreless first half.
Match Highlights: Olamide Adugbe Breaks the Deadlock
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 64th minute when Adugbe displayed her composure to put the visitors ahead.
The final minutes of the match saw a flurry of action:
83rd Minute: Goda Smailytė doubled the lead, cushioning the advantage for Žalgiris.
Stoppage Time: Adugbe struck again, finishing the game with her second goal and securing the three points.
Record-Breaking Form
Adugbe is currently in the middle of a sensational hot streak. Her performance on Sunday marked several impressive milestones:
Consecutive Scoring: She has now scored in four straight matches.
Brace Specialist: This was her second consecutive brace and her fourth of the season.
Season Stats: With eight goals in just seven appearances, she is firmly established as one of the league’s most clinical finishers.
This victory keeps MFA Žalgiris within striking distance of the top spot. With 13 points on the board, they sit just three points behind the league leaders, Gintra.
The squad will look to carry this momentum into their next home clash against Kauno Rajonas this coming Friday.