Nigerian striker Chinonso Offor made an instant impact on his debut, scoring a brilliant goal to help Baltika secure a stunning 3-0 win away at Spartak Moscow in the Russian Premier League on Saturday.
It was a performance that not only shows off Offor’s attacking instincts but also marked Baltika’s first win of the season in emphatic fashion, Footballrover reports.
Chinonso Offor Inspires FC Baltika’s First Win of the Season
It all came together in the second half at the Otkritie Arena, after a chaotic opening 45 minutes filled with drama.
Spartak’s troubles began early, as Anton Zabolotnyi was sent off just 11 minutes into the game for a reckless challenge, reducing the home side to ten men.
Baltika thought they had taken the lead through Brayan Gil just before halftime, but the goal was disallowed.
However, just four minutes after the break, Vladislav Saus put Baltika ahead with a tidy finish to make it 1-0.
As The People’s Team tried to recover, disaster struck again.
Their key player, Marquinhos Costa, received a second yellow card, leaving them with just nine men on the pitch. The numerical advantage proved too much to handle.
Offor’s Debut Goal Caps Off Dominant Display
In the 66th minute, Offor came off the bench to replace Brayan Gil. Just 13 minutes later, he made his mark with a fine finish to double Baltika’s lead to 2-0 in the 79th minute.
The Nigerian forward showed composure and sharp positioning in the box, giving fans an exciting glimpse of what he brings to the squad.
Nikolay Titkov wrapped up the scoring in the 85th minute, making it a 3-0 rout for the visitors.
It was a complete performance from The Sailors, who looked confident, composed, and clinical in front of the goal.
Baltika on the Rise After Back-to-Back Solid Performances
This was The Sailors’ second match of the season, having drawn 1-1 against Dynamo Moscow in their opener.
With four points from two games, the team is off to a solid start and gaining momentum heading into their Russian Cup Group 4 clash against Akron on July 29.
For Chinonso Offor, it’s a dream debut—and for Baltika fans, it’s a glimpse of a potentially bright season ahead.
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