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Arsenal loanee scores a dramatic late equalizer to tie for third-top scorer in French Ligue 1 – Report

Sport January 30, 2023Bamidele Festus

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Folarin Balogun, who is of Nigerian heritage and represents England internationally, played yesterday for French Ligue 1 club Reims in their 20th away league match of the year against Christophe Galtier’s Paris Saint-Germain team at the Parc des Princes.

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The 21-year-old football prodigy was given a place in his team’s starting XI lineup after being regarded as a key member of the squad ever since he began his loan spell after joining from Arsenal in the previous summer transfer window.

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He was able to perform at the top of his ability during his impactful minutes on the field of play, replicating his incredible run of form at the attacking line where he was a serious threat in the opponent’s box. As a result, he scored a dramatic late goal that helped his team earn a crucial away point.

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Nothing separated the two teams as the game entered halftime, which ended in a goalless draw. However, in the 51st minute, the home team broke the scoreless tie with a goal from Neymar Junior, and the visitor responded with an equalizer from Folarin Balogun to bring the score to one all at the end of regulation.

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Folarin Balogun with his only goal of the night has now taken his league tally of the season to 11 goals which was the third joint-most of any player so far this season in the competition.

He will then be hoping to keep the tempo and momentum going for his team in their next game as they continue their pursuit in the competition.

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