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Sports News of Thursday, 27 July 2017

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Patrick Twumasi scores again to give Astana shock win in UEFA Champions League

Patrick Twumasi celebrates his goal Patrick Twumasi celebrates his goal

Ghana striker Patrick Twumasi extended his rich vein of scoring form by displaying Usain Bolt-like pace to score and give FC Astana a surprising 3-1 victory over Polish giants Legia in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Astana surprisingly defeated FC Legia in the first-leg match of the qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League at the Astana Arena.

Twumasi, who scored both goals in Saturday's 2-0 home victory over Tobol Kostanay at the same venue, hit the target late in the game to seal the unexpected victory over the Polish side.

Kabananga put the Astana-based club on the scoreboard in the 36th minute of the match.

Then, Ivan Maevski gave Stanimir Stoilov's squad a 2:0 lead.

Legia managed to respond with a goal from Sadiku in the 79th minute.

But Twumasi of Astana sealed the fate of the match with the third goal.

The second-leg match will take place at the Stadion Wojska Polskiego in Warsaw on August 3.

Twumasi has scored 12 goals for FC Astana this season.