NIGERIAN STRIKER, SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE SCORES AGAIN FOR THE YELLOW SUBMARINES AFTER A 12 MONTH DROUGHT

The Nigeria international’s last strike in the Spanish elite division came in the Yellow Submarine’s 3-1 home defeat to Celta Vigo in November 2019

Samuel Chukwueze has put an end to his La Liga goal drought as Villarreal overpowered Real Valladolid 2-0 on Monday night.

The 21-year-old Nigeria international had gone on a 12-month run without finding the net, however, he rediscovered his scoring form against the White and Violets.

His 21st-minute strike propelled Unai Emery’s men to their fourth victory of the 2020-21 Spanish top-flight campaign.

The hosts’ persistence paid off in the 20th minute thanks to Chukwueze’s cool finish after connecting to a low cross from Pedraza.

Emery’s team doubled their advantage in the 37th minute courtesy of Pau Torres who converted Paco Alcacer’s flick off Moi Gomez’s corner kick.

Early in the second-half, Valladolid missed a chance to reduce their deficit after Shon Weissman’s shot was saved by goalkeeper Asenjo.

Gerard Moreno got the Yellows’ third goal in the 64th minute but VAR replays cancelled the effort due to a foul in his build-up to the strike.

Despite a late rally from Sergio Gonzalez’s team, the score stood at 2-0 after full time as Villarreal reigned supreme at Estadio de la Ceramica.