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Nigerian striker Akor Adams enjoyed a dream debut for Venezia FC, netting a brace to inspire a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Modena FC in the Coppa Italia on Saturday.
The high-profile summer signing, who recently arrived from Spanish La Liga side Sevilla, was directly involved in all three goals to fire his new team into the next round.
Playing at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, Venezia found themselves under immediate pressure. Modena took an early lead in the 17th minute through Giuseppe Ambrosino.
Adams quickly responded for the hosts, leveling the game in the 26th minute. However, Ambrosino struck again just before halftime to restore Modena’s advantage, leaving the home side trailing 2-1 at the break.
Venezia dominate possession to level again
Venezia refused to back down in the second half, heavily dominating possession and pinning the visitors back.
The relentless pressure finally paid off in the 83rd minute when Adams turned provider. The former Sevilla forward expertly set up teammate John Yeboah, who fired home a well-deserved equalizer to make it 2-2.
Adams wins it for Venezia
Just two minutes later, Adams completed the dramatic turnaround.
In the 85th minute, the 26-year-old found the back of the net for his second goal of the evening, sending the home fans into raptures.
Aside from his two goals and one assist, Adams dominated the attacking stats, registering the match-high six shots and logging nine crucial touches inside the opposition’s penalty box.