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Tayo Saliu jnr Secures a play off spot for Malmö city

Ex Chykap int football club player Tayo Saliu junior is on the verge of making history with Malmö city FC Sweden as his winning goal made sure Malmö city consolidated their second position in the Swedish Gotland men’ division for a slot in the playoff.

Malmö city played away against Tomelila IF who needed at least a draw to remain in the division.

” It was a dream come true to secure the playoff spot as it’s the first step towards playing in the higher division.

I am happy to score the winning goal and I hope to give all in the playoff to be part of history for Malmö city”.
An emotional Tayo stated after the match.

The match was goalless in the first half as both sides were cautious but ambitious in their surge for goal. Malmö city needed to win for a spot in the playoff while Tomelila IF needed a draw to remain in the division.

As proceedings started in the 2nd half, Malmö city FC gifted the home team a goal, from a defensive blunder in the 52nd minute.

Daniel Burdan converted a penalty in the 60th minute for the equaliser. City kept the pressure and the needed breakthrough came in the 65″ from a corner kick and Tayo rose high beating all heads to secure the winning goal and 3 points for the visiting team.

Ahmed Shaffi’ was sent off in the 73″ for time-wasting and of course, Tayo impressed as he was converted to play the right back until the match ended