Odemwingie’s strike sinks Balikpapan

Peter Odemwingie was the hero as he powered Madura United to a 1-0 win over Persiba Balikpapan in an Indonesian topflight encounter at the Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium.

The Nigeria international striker scored the winner in the 37th minute for the Sapeh Kerab Warriors to claim all three points as they continued their push for Liga 1 crown.

He found his space outside the visitors’ goal area before unleashing a low shot that beat goalkeeper Yoewanto Beny. Madura United travel to Stadion 17 Mei, Banjarmasin for their next league fixture against ninth-placed Barito Putera on Saturday.