Internationals Round Up: Asoro Scores First Goal For Sweden U21; Alaba Notches Helper; Hal Robson-Kanu Subbed In; Ogbonna Missing
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared for their other countries in international games that took place on Thursday. <br /><br />In the matchup between Austria and Wales in the World Cup qualifiers, Bayern Munich star <b>David Alaba </b>started and worked the full shift while West Brom striker <b>Hal Robson-Kanu</b> was introduced in the 77th minute.<br /><br />Alaba was involved in Austria<span class=\"\\"m_6868244532432323668m_-3892036478625694259s1\\"\"><span class=\"\\"body1\\"\">’s first equalizer when he set up Arnautoviä† in the 28th minute. The game finished 2-2. <br /><br />West Ham defender <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> was a non-playing substitute in Italy</span></span><span class=\"\\"m_6868244532432323668m_-3892036478625694259s1\\"\"><span class=\"\\"body1\\"\">’s 1-1 draw with Spain at Juventus Stadium (Torino).<br /><br />Sunderland youngster <b>Joel Asoro </b>assisted Sweden register a 3-0 win over Estonia at Pärnu Rannastaadion in an U21 Euros qualifier, scoring the third goal in the 53rd minute. It was his first goal for the Swedish Under 21 National Team.<br /><br />The 17-year-old was cautioned in the 24th minute and was substituted on the hour mark. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br /></span></span>Photo Credit : Twitter.com
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