Ijamilusi Folashade Shines with First-Half Goal in Dominant Home Win

Ijamilusi Folashade Shines with First-Half Goal in Dominant Home Win

Liaoning Shenbei Hefeng produced a stunning performance at home, brushing aside Chongqing FC with a commanding 4–0 victory in Round 9 of the Chinese Women’s Super League. The star of the first half was none other than Ijamilusi Folashade, who netted her second goal of the season in the 28th minute to set the tone for a ruthless team display.

Starting on the right wing, Folashade looked sharp from the opening whistle confident on the ball, dangerous in one-on-one situations, and relentless in her pressing. Her goal came just before the half-hour mark, capping off a flowing attacking move from Liaoning. After a quick combination on the edge of the box, Folashade timed her run perfectly, broke in behind the Chongqing backline, and calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner past the onrushing keeper.

Her goal doubled Liaoning’s early lead and gave the home side full control of the match. Even after scoring, Folashade remained a constant threat cutting inside to link play, drawing fouls in dangerous areas, and tracking back to support her fullback defensively.

By the time she was subbed off in the second half, her work had already been done. Liaoning’s other scorers made sure of the win, but it was Folashade’s early contribution that helped unlock the game and push her team into a dominant position.

Player Focus: Ijamilusi Folashade

Position: Right Winger

Minutes Played: 87 minutes 

Goal: 28th minute (2nd goal of the season)

Key Stats:

1 goal

3 successful dribbles

2 chances created

1 shot on target (converted)

2 fouls drawn

Solid defensive contribution tracking back

This performance cements Folashade’s growing impact in the league. With two goals to her name this season and increasing influence on the pitch, she continues to prove she’s not just a winger with flair but a game-changer when her team needs her most.