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Kelechi Iheanacho opened his Middlesbrough goal tally in style, scoring in their hard-fought 2-1 Championship victory over Oxford United on Saturday, Footynaija.com reports.
Despite controlling possession, Middlesbrough found themselves trailing in the 38th minute when Michal Helik stunned the Riverside crowd with a well-taken finish against the run of play. The visitors held onto their advantage heading into the break, leaving Boro with work to do.
The hosts responded swiftly after halftime, with January arrival Samuel Illing-Junior making an immediate impact. The former Juventus winger combined with Iheanacho, who calmly slotted home in the 48th minute to restore parity.
Celebrating his first Boro goal pic.twitter.com/uRAYHeZSuG
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) March 29, 2025
With the game heading for a draw, Middlesbrough pressed forward and found their breakthrough in the 80th minute. Illing-Junior turned provider once more, delivering an inch-perfect cross for Neto Borges to rifle home the winner, sealing all three points for Michael Carrick’s men.
The victory lifts Middlesbrough to seventh place with 57 points from 39 games, while Oxford sit 19th with 42 points.
48 | Good play out wide from Boro where Illing-Junior puts in a great low ball across the six-yard box where Iheanacho is there to put it away! Get in!
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) March 29, 2025
1-1 #MIDOXF #UTB
Okwuchukwu nets dream debut goal but Marta’s penalty sinks San Diego
Nigerian youngster Chiamaka Okwuchukwu made an electrifying start to her National Women’s Super League career, scoring just 108 seconds into her debut.
However, her early heroics weren’t enough as San Diego Wave fell 2-1 to Orlando Pride on Saturday.
Following a goalless first half, Orlando Pride took the lead in the 50th minute through Haley Hanson. San Diego responded with a triple substitution, introducing Okwuchukwu, Kimmi Ascanio, and Melanie Barcenas.
A dream debut for 19-year-old Chiamaka Okwuchukwu! ✨
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 29, 2025
The Nigerian nets her first NWSL goal after subbing in under 2 minutes! pic.twitter.com/Zwe2QQWJoT
Barely seconds later, Okwuchukwu announced herself in stunning fashion, meeting Kenza Dali’s pinpoint cross with a thumping header to make it 1-1.
However, just as it seemed a draw was on the cards, Orlando’s legendary forward Marta had the final say. A late VAR review handed the hosts a penalty, and the Brazilian icon coolly converted with a panenka to secure all three points.
Okwuchukwu’s debut strike ranks as the second-fastest goal by a player in their NWSL regular-season debut, trailing only Ebony Salmon’s 55-second record in 2021.
Dessers completes stunning Rangers fightback in seven-goal thriller
Cyriel Dessers delivered the decisive blow as Rangers pulled off a sensational comeback, securing a 4-3 victory over Dundee in a Scottish Premiership showdown packed with drama.
With the match finely poised at 3-3, Dessers capitalized on a defensive blunder in the dying moments, firing home with a clinical finish to spark wild celebrations among the travelling support.
Dessers with the winner on his 100th game 4-3
— Declan ♂️ (@declan_19) March 29, 2025
pic.twitter.com/qrEGoAsb6T
The thrilling win keeps Rangers’ title hopes alive, moving them to 65 points from 31 games, though they remain 13 points behind league leaders Celtic. Dundee, meanwhile, sit 11th with 31 points.
Forest edge Brighton on penalties to reach FA Cup semi-final
Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi played pivotal roles as Nottingham Forest edged Brighton in a dramatic penalty shootout to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals.
With Chris Wood injured, Awoniyi led the line for Forest, while Aina slotted straight back into the starting XI after international duty with Nigeria.
These post-match vibes are unmatched #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/hOxP1MFuy6
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 29, 2025
Despite numerous chances, neither side could break the deadlock in regulation or extra time, forcing a tense penalty shootout — Forest’s third consecutive in the competition.
Both teams converted their first two spot-kicks, but goalkeeper Mats Sels emerged as the hero, producing two crucial saves to deny Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gomez.
The stuff of dreams
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 29, 2025
Academy-graduate and club captain, Ryan Yates’ decisive penalty to send @NFFC to the #EmiratesFACup semi-finals is the @emirates Moment of the Round ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cw50fShXp9
Although Neco Williams missed for Forest, successful conversions from Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates secured a 4-3 shootout victory, sending Forest into the last four of the competition.
