Obafemi Martins Comes Off Bench To Score For Seattle Sounders

Ex Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins returned to action in style by scoring in Seattle Sounders 3 - 0 defeat of FC Dallas in the MLS on Sunday. <br /><br />The 30 - year - old had been doubtful for the game after having nose surgery last week but coach Sigi Schmid took a gamble and it paid off.<br /><br />In the 73rd minute, Obafemi Martins received a pass from Andy Rose and despite being challenged by Kyle Bekker he struck his seventh goal of the season to give Seattle Sounders a two - goal advantage.<br /><br />His goal arrived 12 minutes after he was subbed on for Brazilian attacker Thomas Jaguaribe Bedinelli.<br /><br />Following the win, Seattle Sounders continue to lead the way in the Western Conference having accumulated 29 points after 15 rounds.<br /><br />Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com<br /><br /><br /><br />
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