Ghanaian duo Michael Baidoo and Jalal Abdulai scored crucial goals for Elfsborg in their 2-0 victory over Moldovan side FC Sheriff in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening, securing a 3-0 aggregate win.
The first leg had ended 1-0 in favor of Elfsborg.
Michael Baidoo and Jalal Abdulai started the game at the Borås Arena, with Michael Baidoo playing the full 90 minutes and Jalal Abdulai lasting 67 minutes. Elfsborg dominated the match, maintaining more possession and taking more shots.
Attacker Jalal Abdulai opened the scoring in the first minute with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Michael Baidoo sealed the victory in the 73rd minute with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Simon Hedlund following a fast break.
Elfsborg will now focus on their Swedish Allsvenskan game against GAIS on August 11th at Borås Arena. The team currently sits in 7th place with 25 points after 17 games.
