Harambee Stars creative maestro Timothy Ouma features in IF Elfsborg's friendly win over Odd

STARS ABROAD Harambee Stars creative maestro Timothy Ouma features in IF Elfsborg's friendly win over Odd

Mark Kinyanjui 14:00 - 22.02.2024

The 19-year old, who has been capped five times by Harambee Stars, will be hoping he made enough of an impression to stake his claim as a regular starter for Elfsborg, the club that also shaped Joseph Okumu.

Harambee Stars attacker Timothy Ouma featured for 75 minutes as IF Elfsborg beat Hodd 3-1 in a friendly match played on Wednesday.

Ouma got the chance to stake his claim as a regular starter in the side and will be hoping he did enough to impress the manager, having made only four top flight appearances for the club last season.

Ouma has played five times for Harambee Stars and joined Elfsborg in 2022 after making a breakthrough at Nairobi City Stars.

Despite Odd taking the lead just after the break with a sharp shot from the left inside the penalty area, IF Elfsborg turned the tide of the match after the 60th minute.

Initially, the visitors had the upper hand, but the yellow and black team took control, showcasing attacking prowess in the offensive half. In the 77th minute, Camil Jebara managed to equalize with a close-range shot after stealing the ball deep in Odd's penalty area.

The turning point came in the 84th minute when André Boman delivered a perfect left-footed cross, allowing Noah Söderberg to head in the decisive goal at the far post, putting IF Elfsborg in the lead 2-1. 

The pressure continued, and in extra time, Gottfrid Rapp was fouled after rounding Odd's goalkeeper.

 Simon Hedlund converted the subsequent penalty kick, securing a 3-1 victory for IF Elfsborg in the second additional minute.

The match showcased IF Elfsborg's resilience and attacking prowess, ultimately leading to a convincing win as the referee blew the full-time whistle.

 Timothy Ouma's performance during the encounter may have bolstered his chances of becoming a regular starter for the team under the manager's consideration.

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