Deborah Abiodun announced herself on the CONCACAF Women’s Champions Cup stage in spectacular fashion, scoring her first-ever goal for Washington Spirit as they cruised to a commanding 4-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Audi Field, Washington, on Wednesday.
The Nigerian midfield sensation, who has been steadily establishing herself as one of Spirit’s key players, sealed the emphatic victory with a thunderous strike in the 81st minute, capping off a dominant performance by the home side
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Washington Spirit wasted no time stamping their authority in the Group B clash, with Tara McKeown opening the scoring in the 31st minute. Just ten minutes later, Heather Stainbrook doubled the lead, before Trinity Rodman added a third on the stroke of halftime to all but put the game beyond reach.
Abiodun’s moment of magic arrived late in the second half. Picking up the ball outside the 18-yard box, the Super Falcons star rifled a stunning effort past the Vancouver goalkeeper, sparking celebrations from the Spirit faithful.
The goal not only highlighted her attacking instincts but also underlined her growing influence in the team’s midfield.
The result keeps Washington Spirit at the top of Group B with maximum points, having scored 11 goals and conceded none in their first two matches of the competition. The emphatic victory sends a clear message to their rivals that Spirit are among the early favorites to lift the trophy.
For Abiodun, this milestone is yet another testament to her remarkable rise in women’s football.
