Orbán scores as Gent passes Zorya Luhansk
Super Eagles striker Gift Orbán has been named one of the UEFA Conference League Goal of the Week candidates after scoring a stunning goal for Gent against Zorya on Thursday, reports Soccernet.ng I am. > .
Orbán returned to the scoresheet for Gent on Thursday when they welcomed Zorya to the KAA Gent Stadium in their penultimate Europa League group game.
The Buffaloes were the overwhelming favorites to win all three points and proved their mettle. Gento took a two-goal lead in the 49th minute thanks to efforts from Malik Fofana and Arseniy Batagov. Orbán then scored his third goal in the 55th minute, and it was in front of the cameras.
Orban finished Noah Fadiga’s cross well and controlled the ball with his right foot. He then took a shot directly to the right of the goal without looking at the goal post, extending the score to 3-1 for him.
After a very interesting first season with 20 goals in 22 matches with the Gent club, Gift Orban is off to an excellent start this season with; ! 🤩
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Ghent scored a goal in the 75th minute through Omri Ganderman, followed by Dennis Nagnoini who scored the winning goal for the visitors.
After the match, Orbán’s goal was nominated for Goal of the Week. He will face competition from Alessandro Pesic, Angus McDonald and Casper Nielsen.