Atletico Madrid beat Nigerian selection in friendly

AFP  |  Abuja 

winners Atletico Madrid beat a Nigerian selection 3-2 in a friendly on Tuesday at the International Stadium in

However, the outfit drew level in southern minutes later through after Turkey-based striker was dispossessed in his own half of the pitch.

Substitute ought to have restored the Eagles' lead just before the interval, but he badly miscued from inside the box after he was set up by the bright and lively Samad Kadiri.

Substitute Fernando Torres put Atletico ahead for the first time on 64 minutes after the visitors had missed a sitter earlier in the second half.

Norway-based hauled the Nigerians level in the 79th minute with a great solo goal as he dribbled his way inside the box. However, fired past for the winner five minutes from time.

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First Published: Wed, May 23 2018. 10:30 IST