Ajibade sees red as Atlético de Madrid comes from behind to beat Sporting de Hueva

Atlético de Madrid femenino came from behind to beat Sporting de Hueva 3-2 in what is the first home game of 2022, on Sunday at the Wanda Alcalá de Henares Sports Center.

Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade saw red card after two bookable offense in the space of two minutes (63, 65) while her side trailed 0-1.

The Nigerian international has however scored five goals in thirteen games this season and will miss the game against Osinachi Ohale’s Deportivo Alaves.

Sporting de Huelva took the lead with a penalty goal from Ana Marcos in the 31st minute, before doubling it in the 74th minute through Mayra.

Despite being a player down, the Rojiblancas never relent or lost hope as Ludmila reduced the deficit in the 81st minute. Deyna Castellanos then converted a 90th minute penalty before completing an impossible comeback in the final stretch of added time.

Published by Monsurah Olatunji

Monsurah Olatunji is a Nigeria based Sport enthusiast with a bias for women's football. An advocate of women's football development in Africa and girl-child empowerment.

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