Nigerian teenage sensation scores winning goal as Antwerp shock sloppy Barcelona
FOOTBALL Nigerian teenage sensation scores winning goal as Antwerp shock sloppy Barcelona

Nigerian teenage sensation scores winning goal as Antwerp shock sloppy Barcelona

Ifeanyi Ufomadu • 23:11 - 13.12.2023

Royal Antwerp salvaged some pride on their way out of the UEFA Champions League by overcoming a much-changed Barcelona side 3-2.

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17-year-old forward George Ilenikhena scored the winner as underdogs Royal Antwerp defeated Barcelona 3-2.

How it happened

The home team capitalized on an early mistake, as Arthur Vermeeren capitalized on a miscontrol by Oriol Romeu to score. 

Despite Barcelona leveling with a goal from Ferran Torres, Antwerp regained the lead through Vincent Janssen after a turnover. 

Sergi Roberto's red card was downgraded to yellow after VAR review. 

Barcelona equalized in stoppage time, but Antwerp launched a counterattack, and George Ilenikhena sealed the win, marking a fifth straight victory for Antwerp at Bosuilstadion.

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