PL 2 : Anglo-American-Nigerian striker scores and assists for Arsenal in 4-2 win vs Leeds

Published: October 29, 2021

Arsenal came from behind to register a 4-2 win over Leeds United in a Premier League 2 clash at Elland Road on Friday evening.

Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible trio Mazeed Ogungbo, Tim Akinola and Folarin Balogun all started, while Dutch-born winger Joel Ideho entered the game as a substitute in the 72nd minute.

Anglo-American-Nigerian striker Balogun was unarguably the star of the show with a goal and an assist for the visitors.

Sam Greenwood's 19th minute opener was cancelled out by Oulad M'Hand, but the young Whites were in front at the break thanks to Max Dean's near post finish.

Arsenal equalised seconds after the restart through Mika Biereth and Balogun gave the visitors the lead for the first time in the game when he converted a penalty won by Taylor-Hart in the 55th minute.

Five minutes from time, Joel Lopez wrapped up the scoring when he tapped home after a lovely pass from Balogun.

In seven outings in this season's Premier League 2, Balogun has tallied eight goals and has two assists to his name.

Winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri were non-playing substitutes for Arsenal in the matchday ten fixture.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Photo Credit : arsenal.com

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