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Umar Sadiq scored twice to help Valencia secure a crucial point in their fight against the drop.
The decision to acquire Umar Sadiq from Real Sociedad in January continues to prove inspired, as he scored twice, including a late equaliser against Osasuna, to help Valencia clinch a crucial point in their fight against the drop.
Sadiq scored first to give Lose Che a 2-1 lead around the half-hour mark, but Osasuna equalised and went in front. Los Rojillos were close to maximum points before Sadiq struck late to break the hearts of fans at Pamplona.
The brace was Sadiq's third and fourth goals for Valencia since joining in January, and his current form will undoubtedly add to Eric Chelle's selection headache as he prepares his first Super Eagles call-up list.
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Key match details
Valencia burst out of the gates, catching Osasuna off guard with a surprise opener. Diego Lopez slotted the ball into an empty net, handing the visitors the lead.
However, Osasuna swiftly restored parity just 12 minutes later. Ante Budimir lost his footing while latching onto Bryan Zaragoza's pass but managed to lay the ball off for Aimar Oroz, who controlled with his left foot before finishing emphatically with his right.
Umar Sadiq then handed Los Che the lead in the 32nd minute, steering home Javi Guerra's cross. Osasuna responded yet again, with Aimar netting his second goal via a superb volley that flew past Liverpool-bound Giorgi Mamardashvili.
This action continued when referee Mario Melero pointed to the spot after Cristhian Mosquera brought down Ruben García in the box. Budimir stepped up to make history, scoring from the spot to become Osasuna's all-time leading scorer in La Liga with 58 goals.
Valencia pushed for an equaliser throughout the second half, and their persistence paid off when Sadiq produced an audacious backheeled finish from Guerra's cross, bringing the visitors back onto level terms.
The match ended in a draw, and with the point, Valencia go level on points with 16th place Las Palmas.
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