Nigerian midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin continued his impressive form, scoring for the second time in five league games to secure Rizespor’s 3-1 win over Alanyaspor during their Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday.
Rizespor were eager to bounce back from their crushing 5-2 loss to Trapzonspor in their previous match while Alanyaspor came into the game on a two-match unbeaten streak, having defeated Demirspor and drawn with Ankaragücü.
The encounter began slowly, with neither team creating significant scoring opportunities, resulting in a goalless first half. However, Ibrahim Olawoyin received a yellow card near the end of the half, putting him under pressure for the remainder of the game.
The second half saw a revitalized Rizespor, as they scored just two minutes after the break through Rachid Ghezzal’s goal. Nonetheless, Andraz Sporar equalized for Alanyaspor shortly after the hour mark, leveling the scoreline.
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Desperate to secure victory in front of their home crowd, Rizespor took the lead once again as Rachid Ghezzal turned provider in the 71st minute, delivering a brilliant cross to Ali Sowe, who scored for his sixth consecutive league game.
With Alanyaspor pushing to equalize for the second time, Ibrahim Olawoyin sealed the victory for Rizespor, scoring in the 85th minute to guarantee all three points for the hosts.
The win propelled Rizespor to eighth place in the standings with 33 points from 25 games. They will aim to maintain their momentum with another victory when they face Antalyaspor on Saturday.
Ibrahim Olawoyin who has been one of the consistent performers in the Turkish Super Lig this season will hope to gain a call-up for the Super Eagles especially with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru injured and with the crucial World Cup qualifiers imminent.
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