Daga Scores Again as Molde Surrender Late Lead Against Sarpsborg
Nigerian youngster Daniel Daga continued his impressive return to first-team football by scoring for the second consecutive Eliteserien match as Molde FK drew 3-3 with Sarpsborg 08 on Sunday.
The 19-year-old midfielder found the net at the Aker Stadion as Molde looked set to claim all three points before conceding a late own goal in stoppage time.
Molde started strongly and took the lead in the 22nd minute through Sondre Milian Granaas.
Sarpsborg responded in the 34th minute when Daniel Seland Karlsbakk levelled the score after being set up by Claus Niyukuri.
The visitors then completed the comeback seven minutes after the break, with Andreas Nibe making it 2-1.
Molde quickly fought back, with Eirik Hestad equalising in the 57th minute following Emil Breivik’s assist.
Three minutes later, Daga put Molde back in front.
Breivik delivered another dangerous ball into the area and the Nigerian midfielder rose highest to head the ball into the net, sending the home supporters into celebration.
It was Daga’s second goal in as many league matches, following his emotional return to first-team action last week.
The midfielder was replaced in the 74th minute by Mathias Fjørtoft Løvik after another impressive display.
Molde appeared to be heading for victory, but Sarpsborg found a late equaliser in stoppage time when Albert Posiadala accidentally turned the ball into his own net.
The 3-3 draw left Molde disappointed after surrendering their lead, but Daga’s latest performance provides further encouragement.
The Nigerian midfielder is now enjoying back-to-back league goals and appears to be regaining the form that made him one of Nigeria’s most promising young players.
