Toni Payne scores for Sevilla again: Super Falcons star suffers loss to Ajibade's Atletico Madrid

Watch Super Falcons star Toni Payne score for Sevilla again in a 1-2 loss to Rasheedat Ajibade's Atletico Madrid. X/Sevilla Feminino

Toni Payne scores for Sevilla again: Super Falcons star suffers loss to Ajibade's Atletico Madrid

Tosin Abayomi 16:10 - 07.10.2023

Watch Super Falcons star Toni Payne score for Sevilla again in a 1-2 loss to Rasheedat Ajibade's Atletico Madrid.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Toni Payne once again found the back of the net for Sevilla.

Payne continued her sensational start to the season as Sevilla suffered a 1-2 loss to Atletico Madrid in a Primera División Femenina de Fútbol played on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Payne scores in Sevilla 1-2 Atletico Madrid

Sevilla FC Femenino suffered a defeat against Atlético de Madrid at home.

Despite numerous tries, Cristian Toro's team ultimately leaves empty-handed despite arriving with positive vibes following their first victory of the season last Wednesday.

Three minutes after the break, Super Falcons star Toni Payne did succeed in closing the margin, but when the Sevillistas were at their best, Itziar Pinillos added a fourth goal for Madrid. - X/Sevilla Feminino
Three minutes after the break, Super Falcons star Toni Payne did succeed in closing the margin, but when the Sevillistas were at their best, Itziar Pinillos added a fourth goal for Madrid. - X/Sevilla Feminino

Leicy Santos converted a ball through to her by Anna-Maria Crnogorcevic in the 35th minute to give the away side the lead.

That was the only goal of the first half as Atletico Madrid went to the halftime break level.

Leicy Santos appeared again to score Atlético's second in the 73 minutes of the game from a ball by Marta Cardona.

Three minutes after the break, Super Falcons star Toni Payne did succeed in closing the margin, but when the Sevillistas were at their best, Itziar Pinillos added a fourth goal for Madrid. - X/Sevilla Feminino
Three minutes after the break, Super Falcons star Toni Payne did succeed in closing the margin, but when the Sevillistas were at their best, Itziar Pinillos added a fourth goal for Madrid. - X/Sevilla Feminino

Sevilla issued another warning after the break, but Sullastres responded with an outstanding stop.

Then, not long after, in the game's 56th minute, Toni Payne outplayed Sevillian goalkeeper Lola Gallardo with a brilliant play from the right side.

After scoring the equalizer, Sevilla FC appeared to be playing more loosely and considering their alternatives for a comeback.

Payne suffers another loss with Sevilla

Payne latched on to the ball in the 63rd minute to put Sevilla in front. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla
Payne latched on to the ball in the 63rd minute to put Sevilla in front. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla

Sevilla could not find the equalizer as Rasheedat Ajibade's Atletico Madrid held on for the win.

After a challenging week of football, the first Sevilla women's team now has three points left in the standings.

Payne is now expected to help Sevilla as they go through pre-season for their campaign in the Spanish Women's First Division. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla
Payne is now expected to help Sevilla as they go through pre-season for their campaign in the Spanish Women's First Division. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla

Toni Payne builds up to the season for Sevilla

Payne started all four Super Falcons games at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup as they were knocked out by the Lionesses of England via penalties in the round of 16.

On her return to Sevilla, Payne received a playful beating from her teammates that went viral.

Toni Payne was impressive for Nigeria during the 2023 FIFAWWC (Photo Credit: FIFA/Twitter)
Toni Payne was impressive for Nigeria during the 2023 FIFAWWC (Photo Credit: FIFA/Twitter)

In the Andalusian Cup final, Payne again was not named in the starting lineup for Sevilla against Sporting de Huelva

Payne latched on to the ball to put Sevilla in front, and it turned out to be the winner as they won the Andalucia Cup.

Following the victory, Payne took to her official social media platforms to celebrate. Image Credit - Instagram/toni Payne
Following the victory, Payne took to her official social media platforms to celebrate. Image Credit - Instagram/toni Payne

Payne took to social media to celebrate her first trophy of the new season.

The losses have left the team with mixed emotions as they work toward their next goal, which is the encounter against Valencia CF on Saturday, October 14 at the Jess Navas Stadium.

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