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Sports News of Sunday, 16 October 2022

Source: www.brila.net

Simon ends six games goal drought for Nantes

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Super Eagles winger Simon Moses was among the goal scorers for Nantes in the Ligue 1 clash against Brest this Sunday.

Nantes thrashed the struggling Brest 4-1, and it was Simon who opened the floodgate for his side.

Brest went in front in the 18th, after Senegal defender Noah Fadiga combined with by Mathias Lage.

The lead was cancelled out by Simon who converted a spot kick awarded to his side in the 35th minute.

The goal ended a run of six games without a goal for the Nigerian attacker.

He last scored in September’s 3-2 away loss to high flying FC Lorient side.

The 27-year-old has now scored four goals in nine league appearances for the Canaries.

Simon attempted two shots on goal, with (1) shot on target, while the other was off target.

He created one (1) big chance and completed 25 passes with an accuracy rating of 92.6%.

Moses Simon played one (1) key pass, delivered five (5) crosses, and attempted three (3) successful long balls.