Newly invited Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze showed quality as he found the back of the net in Villarreal’s 3-3 draw with Almeria in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, reports Sports247.ng.
In-form Chukwueze found the back of the net in the 83rd minute of thriller.
Villarreal failed to hold on to a two-goal lead and had to share the spoils in the first leg game at the Estadio Mediterraneo.
The hosts raced to the lead thanks to Chema Nunez who scored from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute of play.
Former Arsenal playmaker, Santi Cazorla equalised for the Yellow Submarines.
An own goal from Francisco Callejon helped Villarreal to go in front.
Ex Golden Eaglets kid, Chukwueze got on the score sheet with seven minutes left on the clock.
Almeria rallied to share the spoils thanks to Sekou Gassama’s late brace.
