Prosper Obah scores winner, claims MOTM as FC Vizela edge past Leiria

Prosper Obah

FC Vizela secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Leiria in their latest Liga Portugal 2 fixture, thanks to a decisive goal from Nigerian forward Prosper Obah.

Prosper Obah scores winner, claims MOTM as FC Vizela edge past Leiria

The 21-year-old delivered a standout performance that earned him the Man of the Match (MOTM) award as he continues to create his path in the team, footballrover reports.

Prosper Obah’s decisive goal seals victory

Heading into the match, FC Vizela aimed to bounce back from a disappointing goalless draw against Academico Viseu.

The encounter at Estádio do Vizela proved to be a tightly contested affair, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock in the first half.

However, Prosper Obah rose to the occasion, finding the net just 13 minutes into the second half.

Prosper Obah scores winner, claims MOTM as FC Vizela edge past Leiria

A swift counter-attack saw Orest Lebedenko deliver a precise pass to Obah, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom right corner, leaving the opposition goalkeeper with no chance.

The goal marked Obah’s fifth of the season, with one assist under his belt as well in 18 Liga Portugal games.

MOTM performance and the team’s unbeaten run

Despite being substituted in the 70th minute for Vivaldo Semedo, Prosper Obah’s impact already made the difference.

His dynamic display, which included decisive runs and defensive contributions, earned him the MOTM accolade.

After the match, Obah expressed his delight at scoring the winning goal but emphasised his satisfaction with the team’s overall performance.

Prosper Obah scores, claim MOTM award

He described the result as fair, noting FC Vizela’s dominance for most of the game.

I’m very happy for the goal, but more for the victory. It was a very good and fair result. We dominated almost the entire game,” he said.

With this victory, FC Vizela extended their unbeaten streak to four matches after securing three wins and one draw in their recent outings.

Obah’s impressive form continues to be a driving force for the team as they push for a strong finish in the league, having moved to 10th place on the table with 24 points.

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