Ajibade scores, assists as Athletico edge Madrid

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Nigeria Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade continued her fine form for her club, Athletico De Madrid femino, helping them to a slim over Real Madrid femino, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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Ajibade scored one and provided an assist to see her side edge the derby after final whistle 2-3 played at the Alfredo Di Stéfano on Saturday.

Møller opened score for the hosts just 4 minutes into the encounter, but the visitors responded on 37 minute after Ana Vitória headed the ball into the net from Menayo's corner kick as the half ended 1-all.

The second half started brilliantly for the Athletico as on 55 minute it was Ajibade who stood alone against goalkeeper Misa and beat her high to make it 1-2.

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However, on the 70th minute, after a corner kick, Kathellen equalized the match for Madrid.

Boe Risa made sure Ajibade and her teammates took maximum points after she after she hit the Nigeria's pass to the top corner of the post to make it 2-3.

Athletico with the result, are now three points ahead Levante and maintain third place with three days left in the championship.

Uche Dozie