The Super Falcons forward scored the opener for Barcelona at the Estadi Johan Cruyff and provided the assist for the third goal as the home side smashed five past the visitors who had another Nigerian, Ogbiagbevha, in their fold.
The La Liga Feminine outfit were clearly the better side as four first half goals and another after the break helped confirm their superiority over their guests from Minsk.
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Asisat Oshoala found the net with a sweeping finish after just six minutes played and it was two goals to the hosts moments later when Marta Torres headed in a beauty from a classy corner kick.
⚽ @AsisatOshoala #BarçaMinsk #UWCL pic.twitter.com/t9MDmTR6YG
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) October 17, 2019
Two quick fire double from Aitana Bonmati – the first of which came from a clever run to the bye-line by Oshoala followed by a smart cutback – then sealed a near perfect first 45 minutes.
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— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) October 17, 2019
A few goalscoring chances to extend the lead were squandered before Asisat Oshoala was withdrawn for Jenni Hermoso. The super sub then showed incredible presence of body and mind to wrestle her way in front of her marker and nod home the fifth goal with five minutes of play left.
The win leaves the Spanish Ladies with a healthy advantage to take to Belarus for the second leg of the UEFA Women Champions Round of 16 tie in a fortnight.
