Gift Monday continues to shine for UD Tenerife, netting her 8th league goal of the season to guide her team to a crucial 2-0 victory over Madrid CFF in their Spanish Liga F clash on Saturday.
The Nigerian forward’s impressive form helped her side recover from a disappointing setback in their previous match, reigniting their push for a higher league position.
Gift Monday’s 8th league goal seals victory for UD Tenerife
The Round 16 fixture at Campo de Fútbol de Adeje saw both teams engage in a tense battle from the start.
UD Tenerife finally broke the deadlock in the 40th minute through María José Pérez, who handed the hosts a deserved lead.
The momentum continued into the second half as Gift Monday struck in the 56th minute, securing her 8th league goal of the campaign to double the advantage and send the home fans into celebration.
Despite Madrid CFF’s efforts to mount a comeback, UD Tenerife’s defence held firm.
Monday’s performance was instrumental in ensuring her side’s return to winning ways following their narrow 2-1 defeat to Granada in the previous fixture, where she scored a stoppage-time goal in vain.
UD Tenerife eye higher league standing after crucial win
Monday, who has now recorded ten goals and three assists in all competitions, was named Player of the Match before making way for Jassina Blom in the 82nd minute.
Meanwhile, her compatriot, Rinsola Babajide, remained on the bench.
The victory marks UD Tenerife’s second win in seven matches, temporarily moving them to sixth place in the standings with 23 points.
However, their position remains uncertain as they await the outcome of Granada’s upcoming fixture.
Next up, Gift Monday and her teammates will turn their attention to an important clash against Sevilla, aiming to build on their recent success.
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