Performance of Ghanaian players abroad: Schlupp, Ayew, Tekpetey, Owusu score

Sports News from Sunday, February 3, 2019

Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

2019-02-03

European football specialist Reuben Obodai presents a first article on the performance of Ghanaian players abroad Friday and Saturday.

Schlupp regained joy in front of goal as he converted Michy Batshuayi's net into a gaping goal to condemn Fulham to his 16th defeat of the campaign. It was the second goal of the attacker against the Cottagers for the season. Fulham became the first leading history team to lose eight successive London derbies.

Bernard Tekpetey scored his goal in eight league games under the name SC Paderborn Thump Greuther Furth. The powerful took up the challenge of leaving the elite division to play more games at the club. If he continues to seek the back of the net, it would not be surprising to see him back in the Bundesliga again.

Ati-Zigi has recovered from last week's blunder to play an important role in Sochaux's victory. It is certainly refreshing for the technical leaders of Ghana's senior national team to have their two best goalkeepers play regularly for their respective clubs.

Reuben Obodai explains how players have behaved abroad …

ENGLAND

Christian Atsu took advantage of 82 minutes for Newcastle United, who was beaten 1-0 at Tottenham Hotspurs.

Callum Hudson-Odoi came to Chelsea while he was beating Huddersfield Town 5-0 at home. Collin Quaner was once again out of the losing team.

Jeffrey Schlupp was in focus for Crystal Palace in the 2-0 win over Fulham. Jordan Ayew lasted 82 minutes for the winners. Dennis Odoi chose a reservation but lasted 90 minutes for the losers.

In the championship, Andy Yiadom chose a booking but lasted 90 minutes for Reading in a draw with Aston Villa. Albert Adomah played 74 minutes for Villa.

In Ligue 1, Tarique Fosu made a brief appearance for Charlton Athletic in their 1-0 defeat at Fleetwood Town.

Kwesi Appiah played the full duration of AFC Wimbledon's 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

Hiram Boateng missed the 3-1 victory over Exeter City on MK Dons, injured.

Enock Andoh was excluded from the Macclesfield squad which sank 3-1 to Mansfield. Koby Arthur missed the game for the losers due to an injury.

Kevin Lokko was on for Dover Athletic in his 2-1 home defeat against Gateshead. Nortei Nortey was chosen for the losers in the 66th minute.

SPAIN

Raphael Dwamena came to pick up UD Levante in his goalless draw with Getafe. Emmanuel Boateng was excluded from the day of Levante matches.

In the Segudan division, Yaw Yeboah lasted 58 minutes for CD Numancia in their 3-0 win over Lugo.

Sulley Muntari watched from the stands his new Albacete Balompie teammates inflict a 3-1 defeat to Cordoba.

ITALY

Afriyie Acquah warmed the bench for Empoli in a 2-2 draw with Chievo Verona.

In Serie B, Moses Odjer was excluded from the team of the day that drew Salernitana in Padua.

Emmanuel Gyasi came to pick up Spezia in their 2-0 win over Cremonense.

LA FRANCE

Majeed Waris chooses a booking but lasts 90 minutes for Nantes FC in the 1-0 win over Sannois in the Coupe de France. Enock Kwateng played full minutes of action for the winners.

Baba Rahman could not make his debut at the Stade de Reims, he was ruled out of his team that beat Marseille 2 to 1 at home.

In Ligue 2, Lawrence Ati-Zigi redeemed his foul last week by helping Sochaux defeat Clermont 2-1 at home. Elisha Owusu chose a reservation before giving up her place in the 55th minute for the winners.

John Boye lasted 90 minutes for FC Metz, which was scored 1-1 at home by Troyes.

Ebenezer Assifuah chose a reservation before being replaced in the 49th minute by Le Havre in the 1-1 stalemate against Stade Brestois.

GERMANY

Kasim Nuhu missed the 1-1 draw on the TSG Hoffenheim with Fortuna Dusseldorf due to an injury.

Derrick Luckbaden missed the 1-0 defeat of Hertha Berlin at home against injured Wolfsburg.

In Bundesliga II, Joseph-Claude Gyau warmed the spectators' bench for Duisburg in their 3-2 win against Darmstadt.

Manfred Kwadwo was an unused substitute for Magdeburg in their 1-0 win at Ingolstadt.

Gideon Jung was eliminated at half-time for SV Hamburg in their 2-0 defeat at Arminia Bielefeld. Aaron Opoku was an unused substitute for the losers.

Erich Berko played for the entire SG Dynamo Dresden, defeating FC Heidenheim 1-0.

Bernard Tekpetey was on target for SC Paderborn when Greuther Furth scored 6-0. Christopher Antwi-Adjei and David Atanga warmed the Paderborn and Furth benches respectively.

In Bundesliga 3, Braydon Manu played 90 minutes for Hallescher in the draw against Jena.

Bernard Kyere played all season for Fortnua Koln in his 3-1 defeat at Karlsruher.

Prince Owusu was introduced in the 52nd minute for 1860 Munich in the 2-1 home defeat against VfL Osnabruck.

Phil Ofosu-Ayeh warmed the Wurzburger Kickers bench in their 2-1 win over Aalen.

THE NETHERLANDS

Leeroy Owusu opened his scoring account for De Graafschap while they were beating the NAC Breda 3-0 at home.

Jonathan Opoku missed VVV Venlo 6-0 by beating in Ajax with a minor blow.

Myron Boadu missed the 5-0 defeat by AZ Alkmaar against FC Emmen.

In the Eerste division, Rodney Antwi scored for Volendam in their 2-2 draw with Sparta Rotterdam.

Asumah Abubakar warmed the spectators' bench for Maastricht in the 2-0 win over Telstar.

Kevin Luckbaden was introduced in the 63rd minute for Almere City in his 2-1 win at Roda JC.

BAHRAIN

Joseph Adjei was magnificent for Malkiya FC despite his 6-2 defeat at Al-Muharraq.

BELGIUM

William Acheampong took 90 minutes for the Royal Antwerp in the 2-0 win over Oostende. Daniel Opare warmed the bench of the winners.

Bernard Kumordzi was an unused substitute for KV Kortrijk in their 2-1 victory over Sporting Lokeren.

Joseph Aidoo played KRC Genk for the 2-1 victory in Waasland-Beveren. Joseph Paintsil entered the 58th minute for the winners, while Nana Opoku Ampomah lasted 73 minutes for the losers.

In the Proximus League, Kamal Sowah missed the 1-0 home defeat of OH Leuven against KSV Roeselare, injured.

CROATIA

Obeng Regan was not part of the Istra 1961 team that drew 1-1 at home with Slaven Belupo.

FINLAND

Baba Mensah played hard for FC Ilves in their 2-1 win over the SJK in the Suomen Cup. David Addy lasted 68 minutes for the winners.

Evans Mensah made a brief appearance for the HJK Helsinki in his 2-2 draw with IFK Mariehamn. Anthony Annan was not part of the HJK match team.

HUNGARY

Abraham Frimpong warmed the bench for Ferencvarosi in his 1-0 win over Honved.

MALTA

Gabriel Mensah played all-time action for Pietar Hotspurs in the 2-0 home defeat against Qormi.

Isaac Ntow missed Hibernian's 1-0 win over Floriana due to a suspension.

MEXICO

Clifford Aboagye had another outstanding performance for Atlas FC in his 2-1 win at Monarcas.

PORTUGAL

Abdul-Aziz Yakubu saved one point for Vitoria Guimaraes B in his 1-1 draw against Academica.

SOUTH AFRICA

Richard Ofori's efforts in goals for Maritzburg United were unsuccessful, they were beaten 1-0 at Bidvest Wits.

SCOTLAND

Thomas Agyepong missed the 2-1 defeat at home against Hibernian in Aberdeen, injured.

In the championship, Abdul Osman played 90 minutes for Falkirk FC in the 3-0 win over Queen of South.

SWISS

Gregory Wuthrich made a brief appearance with the Young Boys in their 2-0 win over Xamax.

In Challenge League, Kwadwo Duah climbed the bench to score for Servette in the 2-0 win against Vadus.

TURKEY

Andre Ayew scored his fifth league goal for Fenerbahce in the 2-0 win against Goztepe. Ayew was removed in the middle of the match while Lumor Agbenyenu played hard for the losers.

Bernard Mensah missed the 1-1 draw against Kayserispor while Yeni Malatyaspor was suspended. Asamoah Gyan also missed the action for Kayserispor due to injury.

Caleb Ekuban chose a booking but lasted 90 minutes for Trabzonspor in his 1-0 win over Ankraragucu.

Isaac Sackey missed the 1-1 draw on Alanyaspor with Galatasaray due to an injury.

In Super Lig II, Mahatma Otoo missed Balikesirspor's 1-0 defeat at Osmanlispor.