A night of mixed emotions for Ademola
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman moved from hero to villain after side Atalanta BC was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Club Brugge on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The reigning African footballer of the year scored and missed a penalty but failed to save his team from falling 1-3 at the Stadio Citta' Di Bergamo, as their journey ended at the knockout phase play-off stage.
The visitors had scored as early as the 3rd minute of the encounter through 19-year-old Chemsdine Talbi before he doubled the lead in the 27th minute with his second of the night.
Ferran Jutglà's third goal, three minutes after extra time, sealed a perfect first half for the Belgian giants.
Ademola Lookman replied seconds after his half-time introduction before Simon Mignolet saved a Lookman penalty in the 61st minute of the game.
Home captain Rafael Tolói was dismissed late on, compounding the woes of Atalanta.
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