Nigerian football sensation Philip Otele has maintained his blazing form, grabbing yet another goal in his second consecutive game for CFR Cluj, following a standout performance over the weekend.
After seizing the spotlight as the Nigerian Star of the Week with a stellar two-goal display against Dinamo Bucureşti, Philip Otele displayed his prowess in front of goal yet again, but this time against Oțelul, Footballrover reports.
In a thrilling encounter at the Stadionul Oțelul, Otele’s side faced stiff opposition, initially falling behind to an early strike by Alexandru Mihai.
However, the Port Harcourt-born winger swiftly responded, levelling the score nine minutes later, ensuring parity heading into halftime.
The second half witnessed a fierce battle, with both teams vying for supremacy.
Despite a late surge from the visiting side resulting in a penalty conversion by Panagiotis Tachtsidis, the home team managed to salvage a draw with Juri Cisotti’s late spot-kick, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw.
With this goal, Otele extends his scoring streak, marking his second consecutive game finding the net for CFR Cluj.
His remarkable season tally now stands at over 18 goal contributions, comprising 12 goals and 6 assists in 27 appearances.
Despite the draw, CFR Cluj maintains their grip on the second spot in the SuperLiga, boasting 49 points, closely trailed by Rapid București.
Otele’s impact since joining CFR Cluj from UTA Arad on a free transfer during the summer transfer window continues to resonate as the team pursues success.
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