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Samuel Chukwueze scores stunning goal in Villarreal's 4-4 draw with Granada

Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 8:40 AM by Akan Anwankwo

- Samuel Chukwueze scored a solo effort during Villarreal's draw with Granada at the Estadio de la Ceramica

- Another Super Eagles star, Ramon Azeez also played the match as he came on as a second half substitute for Granada

- Mr P paid a courtesy visit to Chukwueze and cheered both Nigerian stars present in the game

Samuel Chukwueze opened his account for Villarreal in the 4-4 draw against Granada in their opening La Liga fixture.

The Super Eagles forward played the entire 90 minutes while Ramon Azeez who represented Nigerian at the 2014 World Cup came in as a second half substitute for Granada.

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Santi Carloza and Fede Vico both scored from the spot to put their sides level at 1-1 before the break, while Mio Gomez restored Villarreal's lead in the 50th minute.

But Darwin Machis made it 2-2, 12 minutes later before Gerard Moreno put the home side back in front to make it 3-2.

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Then Chukwueze scored the goal of the match for the Yellow Submarine's after he made a darting run towards the 18-yard area, before picking his spot to make it 4-2 in the 73rd minute.

But it did not end there as Granada pulled one back through former Real Madrid man Roberto Soldado 15 minutes from time.

And Antonio Puertas restored parity in the 81st minute to make it 4-4 as both sides shared the spoils in their opening La Liga fixture.

Chukwueze and Ramon were cheered by Mr P, one half of the defunct musical group, Psquare when Villarreal entertained newly-promoted side Granada.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Samuel Chukwueze posted a man-of-the-match performance for Villarreal in their 4-3 victory over Bologna in their final pre-season friendly before the new season kicks off.