Shojaei leads Osasuna to victory

Persianfootball.com – VALENCIA, Masoud Shojaei returned in style, scoring Osasuna’s late first goal with a stunning shot after great footwork just minutes after coming on in the 2-0 win over Levante in La Liga on Monday.

After Levante dominated most of the game, Shojaei was introduced as second substitute ten minutes from time.

The Iranian, who just had returned to the 18-man roster after being left out from the squad twice following his great game for the Iranian national team against Lebanon, had a nervous start with a bad pass and a concentration slip.

But the Iranian offensive allrounder, who played on the left wing today, shook the shaky start off and almost had an assist when his good chip over the defense found Kike Sola, who failed to convert from close range.

However, three minutes from time Shojaei, who had been sidelined injured for 18-months until last autumn, should turn into the hero.

The 28-year-old got the ball on the left side, dribbled past two defenders and curled the ball perfectly into the upper right corner from just outside the penalty area to make it 1-0.

Four minutes into injury time Kike Sola took full advantage of a turnover and sealed the three points from close range.
The win lifts Osasuna to the 14th position of the table while Levante remain 10th.

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