The former shooting stars of Ibadan winger shone like a million stars and earned a top grade in the over all rating after the explosive encounter. He was rated 8 out of 10 by his club website after the tie.
" We are not happy that they equalized today because we had two minutes to hold on to that scoreline before they levelled the game-but life goes on" he told this website after the game. Opabunmi who is expected to report to the super eagles camp ahead of the nations cup in January however feel elated the Swiss league will be going on a recess.
" I feel so good that we've our break now, which will propel me to greater heights, I hope to make the nations cup team and face another goal in Tunisia" Young boys rallied back in the thrilling encounter after Eduardo had given Grasshoppers an early lead in the 4th minute. In the 35th minute, Magnin made it 1:1, to send the travelling Boys fans into wild jubilation.
It was another drama three minutes later, when Petric once again put Grasshopper ahead 2:1, and it took the visitor another three minutes to make a bold statement, as Leandro made it 2:2, to end a dramatic half. The home side thought the maximum points had been sealed in the 53rd minute when Gane drove in a ferocious strike to make it 3:2. The 88th minute provided a sour day for Opabunmi and teammates when Giallanza pulled the game out of the fire with a drilling effort.
Published: 2003-12-08 09:46:42
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