Nigerian forward Amutu scores winners for Israeli side Hapoel Shmona

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Image caption Amutu Austin

Nigeria striker Austin Amutu was again a match winner for Israeli side Hapoel Ironi Khiryat Shmona on Sunday as they beat hosts Maccabi Haifa 1-0.

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Hapoel Khiryat are seventh on the Israeli top flight league with 26 points 20 games.

The former Warri Wolves striker scored with a diving header in the sixth minute.

He has now scored two goals in two league games, and four goals in all competitions in four games.

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"I am very happy to be the match winner against Maccabi Haifa,” he said.

“The goal is dedicated to my nephew, Ekene, because he told me I am going to score in the game when we talked before the game."