Friday Etim displayed his brilliance with a remarkable goal for CD Mafra in their Liga Portugal 2 clash against Leixões at the Sea Stadium on Friday.
The 22-year-old Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 16th minute, skilfully dribbling past two defenders before executing a perfectly placed chip into the net, Footballrover reports.
Despite this spectacular start, CD Mafra suffered a devastating 2-1 defeat, marking their 7th loss in 15 games this season.
A slippery slope after early lead
Hoping to build on their recent 2-0 victory over Benfica B, CD Mafra entered the match with optimism.
Etim’s goal gave the visitors a slim edge heading into halftime, but the team faltered in the second half.
Jean Felipe equalised for Leixões 20 minutes after the restart, and a stoppage-time strike from Werton sealed the hosts’ comeback win.
The defeat reveals how much of a struggle CD Mafra has had to face this season.
The club has secured just three wins in 15 games, drawing five and losing seven, leaving them precariously positioned in 15th place with 14 points—just one point above the relegation zone.
Etim’s growing influence amid team struggles
Friday Etim’s goal was his fourth in 12 appearances this season, a marked improvement from last season, where injuries sidelined him for the rest of the campaign and left him without a single goal or assist.
His form this term has been a bright spot in an otherwise challenging campaign for CD Mafra.
What’s next for CD Mafra?
With their 7th defeat now in the books, CD Mafra faces a crucial home game against Feirense at the Estádio Municipal de Mafra on Sunday.
The team must find a way to quickly avoid slipping further into the relegation zone. As for Friday Etim, his contributions will be vital if CD Mafra hopes to turn their season around.
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