Obafemi Martins open season account with three goals

Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has opened his 2017-18 account with three goals has he helped Shanghai Shenhua to a 4-2 win against Herbei Fortune on Saturday at the Hongkou Stadium.

After a goalless first at the Hongkou Stadium, it was the visitors who drew the first blood three minutes after the intermission through Zhang Chengdong.

In the 62nd minutes of the tie Obafemi Martins broke through, connected Moreno defence splitting pass to squeeze in the ball for the equaliser and his first.

Former PSG and Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi put the visitors back in front again 2 minutes after Martins’ equaliser, his goal was assisted by former Arsenal attacker, Gervinho.

Again Obafemi Martins stepped up to restore parity for his side with an acrobatic finish in the 76th minutes. Freddy Guarin then put the hosts in front for the first time in the game in the 82nd minutes.

Obafemi Martins tapped in from close range for gis third and his sides fourth in the 90th minutes to ensured his side secure the maximum points on Saturday.
 
Shanghai Shenhua are currently placed 6th in the Chinese Super League with 7 points from 4 games