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Obafemi Martins Nets Brace In Shenhua Chinese Cup Victory

Nigerian striker and weapon of mass destruction, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins came off the bench to score a brace in Shanghai Shenhua 4-0 victory against Tianjin Quanjian in the 1st leg of the Chinese FA Cup quarter final clash on Wednesday.
Cao Yunding, Senegalese striker, Demba Ba and Martins completed the rout against Quanijian in the one-sided encounter. Shenhua was firmly in control, but all thanks to Obagoal that came-in to change the game for The Flower of Shanghai in the home tie.
Martins after scoring the goal, celebrated with a Nigerian flag, and the fans trooped in numbers to also celebrate the former Seattle Sounders striker who has scored four goals in all competition since joining the Chinese club in January during the FIFA winter Window transfer.

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