Unye Kadin Futbol Kulubu found themselves in a dramatic encounter against Hakkarigücü in the Turkish Women’s Football Super Lig, with Nigerian international Taiwo Lawal stepping up in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Lawal’s first goal of the season ignited hope for the hosts after she displayed her lethal attacking instincts in a match that was anything but predictable, Footballrover reports.
Unye Kadin found themselves trailing 1-0 at halftime, struggling to find their rhythm and facing a strong battle.
Taiwo Lawal’s first goal: A glimmer of hope for Unye Kadin
However, the breakthrough came in the 64th minute when Lawal capitalised on a defensive slip from Hakkarigücü.
Her right-footed strike restored parity, giving the home crowd something to cheer about as her first goal of the campaign finally arrived.
Yet the joy was short-lived. Moments after Lawal’s equaliser, Hakkarigücü regained the lead, leaving Unye Kadin in a desperate chase for another equaliser.
The hosts were far from giving up, showing resilience in the face of a tough encounter.
With the clock winding down, Princess Owusu emerged as the hero, scoring a dramatic 90th-minute goal that ensured both teams would leave the pitch with a point.
The 2-2 draw leaves Unye Kadin in 11th place in the Turkish Women’s Super Lig with five points from six matches.
Despite the disappointment of not securing all three points, the result marked an important moment for Lawal, whose first goal of the season injected fresh confidence into her team.
Last season, the former Robo Queens forward netted 14 goals for Atasehir Belediyespor in the Turkish Women’s League before joining Unye Kadin for the 2024/25 season.
The 20-year-old Nigerian forward also registered one assist in what was her debut professional season abroad.
As Unye Kadin looks ahead to their upcoming match against Beylerbeyispor, they will be hoping for greater consistency and an improved standing in the league.
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