Ghana youngster Ibrahim Sadiq took center stage for BK Hacken as he delivered a captivating performance in their triumphant Europa League qualification match against FK Zalgiris on Thursday night.
After facing a goal drought in his previous appearance for the club, the winger made a remarkable comeback to the scoring chart.
He executed two clinical finishes and also played a crucial role in setting up another goal, contributing significantly to their resounding 5-0 victory on their own turf.
Sadiq's first goal of the evening showcased his composed precision, calmly slotting the ball into the back of the net from inside the 18-yard box.
This well-executed strike was made possible by an exquisite crossfield pass from a teammate, which extended their lead to 3-0 following two earlier goals.
Sadiq wasted no time in building on his tally, this time converting from the penalty spot, pushing the lead even further to an insurmountable 4-0 margin.
The fifth goal arrived during added time in the second half, putting the finishing touch on a comprehensive triumph that left no room for doubt about BK Hacken's dominance.
The commanding 5-0 victory against FK Zalgiris translates to an impressive 8-1 aggregate triumph for BK Hacken, propelling them into a showdown with Aberdeen in the final qualifying round.
Sadiq sätter straffen – 4–0 till Häcken!
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Och där utökar Sadiq till 3–0!
— Sportbladet (@sportbladet) August 17, 2023
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