Ghanaian international Isaac Atanga found the back of the net for Aalesund in their Norwegian Eliteserien clash against Sarpsborg 08.
However, despite Atanga's impressive contribution, his team fell short as Sarpsborg secured a 3-1 victory at the Sarpsborg Stadion.
The 22-year-old earned a starting spot for Aalesund in the eighth round encounter of the 2023 campaign.
In the 19th minute of the game, Ghanaian teenager Christopher Baah ignited the home crowd's excitement as he opened the scoring for Sarpsborg 08 with a remarkable strike.
As the first half progressed, Aalesund faced a significant deficit when Joachim Soltvedt extended Sarpsborg's lead in the 36th minute, doubling their advantage. The visiting team was left with an uphill battle to salvage the match.
Nevertheless, Isaac Atanga demonstrated his prowess in the 39th minute of the second half. With Aalesund trailing 2-0, Atanga made an exquisite connection at the near post, displaying impeccable finesse as he skillfully slotted the ball into the bottom right corner.
His goal provided a glimmer of hope for Aalesund, showcasing his ability to influence the outcome of the game.
Despite Atanga's efforts, Sarpsborg maintained their composure and remained in control. In the 68th minute, Bjorn Utvik sealed the victory for Sarpsborg 08 by adding a third goal to their tally.
Aalesund's defense was unable to thwart Utvik's strike, solidifying Sarpsborg's triumph.
With his goal in this match, Isaac Atanga has now amassed three goals in eight appearances during the 2023 Norwegian Eliteserien season.
Watch Isaac Atanga's goal below:
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