It was a frustrating afternoon for Liga F Player of the Month Gift Monday as she failed to inspire UD Tenerife in their disappointing 2-0 away defeat against Levante.

Despite her creativity, the Super Falcons forward struggled to make an impact, leaving her side vulnerable as they suffered their sixth loss of the season, Footballrover reports.

With Monday unable to break through, Levante—battling relegation—took full advantage, sealing an unexpected victory.

But how did it all unfold for UD Tenerife, and what does this setback mean ahead of their toughest test yet?

Gift Monday creates but UD Tenerife falters

Playing the full 90 minutes, Gift Monday was UD Tenerife’s most creative spark, crafting four key chances, the most by any player on the pitch.

However, her teammates failed to capitalise, and the missed opportunities proved costly.

The 23-year-old forward had just 31 touches throughout the match, with only seven coming inside the opposition’s box.

She completed 11 accurate passes but managed just one shot on target, reflecting UD Tenerife’s struggles in the final third.

Meanwhile, fellow Nigerian Rinsola Babajide saw 78 minutes of action but, like Monday, couldn’t prevent the defeat.

Levante strikes twice to sink UD Tenerife

The Round 21 clash at Ciudad Deportiva de Buñol saw UD Tenerife fall behind early. Ivonne Chacón struck in the 29th minute, putting the home side ahead.

Rinsola Babajide

Just 11 minutes later, the forward found the net again, doubling Levante’s lead before halftime.

Despite Tenerife’s efforts to mount a comeback, they lacked the cutting edge, allowing Levante to claim a much-needed victory.

This result drops Tenerife to seventh place on the table with 31 points, while Levante remains in 15th, still fighting to avoid relegation.

What’s next for the Liga F Player of the Month and UD Tenerife?

The defeat extends UD Tenerife’s winless streak to three games, following consecutive 1-1 draws. Now, they face an even greater challenge—a clash against table-toppers Barcelona.

With their form dipping, they’ll need a massive turnaround to stand any chance against the Liga F giants.

Will Gift Monday rediscover her magic and help her team bounce back? Or will UD Tenerife’s struggles continue? The battle ahead is a daunting one.

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