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Samuel Chukwueze scored a wonderful goal and assisted another for Villarreal in an entertaining 4-3 win against Lech Poznan.

Chukwueze inspires Villarreal to a win with a goal and assist in the UEFA Conference League | Pulse Nigeria

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Tunde Young

<p>Villarreal kicked off their 2022/23 UEFA Europa Conference League campaign with an entertaining 4-3 win at home to Polish side Lech Poznan.</p>

<p>The high-scoring encounter at the Ceramica saw both teams take the lead and comeback on each other multiple times.</p>

<p>Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze was a key player for Villarreal on the night, contributing a goal and assist in what was a superb individual performance.</p>

<h3>Chukwueze dazzles for Villarreal</h3>

<p>Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze started the game for Villarreal in his preferred right wing position and terrorised the Lech Poznan defence until he was substituted off in the 80th minute.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UECL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UECL</a> | 1-1 ⏱ 32&#39; | GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! GOAL!<br><br>WHAT A VOLLEY BY <a href="https://twitter.com/chukwueze_8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chukwueze_8</a> AFTER A FANTASTIC <a href="https://twitter.com/11johanmojica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@11johanmojica</a> CROSS! <a href="https://t.co/bxdHjFUwOH">pic.twitter.com/bxdHjFUwOH</a></p>&mdash; Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) <a href="https://twitter.com/VillarrealCFen/status/1567925339728257026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>The Nigerian international scored in the 32nd minute after connecting with a cross from Mojica to volley home the equaliser.</p>

<p>Eight minutes later, Chukwueze set up Alex Baena with a lovely pass to make it 3-1 in Villarreal’s favour just before half-time.</p>

<p>Chukwueze had 42 touches in the game and created three chances, he also completed 4/9 dribbles and was 100% accurate with his long balls.</p>

Izuchukwu Akawor

<p>Villarreal conceded early as their Polish visitors capitalised on a defensive error and took the lead thanks to a goal in the 2nd minute by Michal Skoras.</p>

<p>Villarreal levelled the proceedings 30 minutes later thanks to Chukwueze's stunning volley and scored two more goals within that 8-minute spell, both from Alex Baena to lead 3-1 at half-time.</p>

<p>Mikael Ishak scored a penalty for Poznan just after half-time but it proved to be more than just a consolation goal as he scored again in the 61st minute to make it 3-3.</p>

<p>The game was decided by late drama as Francis Coquelin volleyed home spectacularly in the 89th minute to win the game for Villarreal.</p>

Samuel Chukwueze was instrumental for Villarreal in 4-3 win against Lech Poznan

Chukwueze inspires Villarreal to a win with a goal and assist in the UEFA Conference League

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