Samuel Omorodion has once again delivered for FC Porto, netting his eighth goal of the season in a crucial 2-0 victory over TSG Hoffenheim in Europa League.
His match-winning strike not only propelled Porto above Hoffenheim in the table but also shattered the Portuguese side’s 17-game Europa League clean sheet drought.
Thursday night at Estádio do Dragão saw Omorodion take centre stage, handing the home fans so much excitement before the final whistle.
Despite an early chance where Omorodion was denied by Hoffenheim’s goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, the home side continued to press.
Tiago Djalo broke the deadlock just before halftime, slotting home after a well-placed header from Nico set him up inside the box.
But the story of the night would not be complete without Omorodion’s decisive contribution.
Samuel Omorodion seals Porto's first Europa League win
In the 75th minute, Samuel Omorodion wrapped up Porto’s victory with a stunning solo effort.
After a series of threatening runs, Omorodion received the ball in the box, swiftly eluding the defenders before unleashing a low, powerful shot that left Baumann helpless as the ball nestled into the bottom left corner.
The young forward’s impressive performance saw him register three shots, two of which were on target.
He also managed seven touches inside the opposition box, contributing three key passes in the final third. Omorodion’s influence on the game was too clear, as he played vital role in Porto's first Europa League win of the season.
With four goals in three Europa League appearances, Samuel Omorodion continues to draw attention across Europe.
The 20-year-old forward remains an important player for Porto, who are now unbeaten in five matches across all competitions.
Porto will now be looking to face Lazio next on November 7, but first, they must turn their attention to domestic action against AVS this Sunday.
