At 35, Cédric Bakambu has struck again: the Congolese striker scored in San Diego FC’s 3-3 draw with Houston Dynamo, a valuable point in the race for the MLS playoffs.
The 35-year-old Congolese international striker has scored another goal in Major League Soccer, earning San Diego FC a 3-3 draw against Houston Dynamo FC at the end of a spectacular encounter, according to Foot-Africa.com. The goal adds to his personal tally, as San Diego play their inaugural season in MLS.
Nicknamed “Bakagoal”, the Leopard troubled the entire Texas defence before converting a decisive opportunity for his club. The result gives San Diego a precious point in the race for the Western Conference playoffs, as the regular season enters its final stretch.
A striker confirming his form
At 35, Cédric Bakambu is confirming his remarkable physical form and his effectiveness in the United States. The veteran is proving his longevity after a career that has taken in Sochaux, Villarreal, Beijing Guoan, Marseille, Olympiacos and Galatasaray. He is also one of the flagship figures, both commercially and on the pitch, of the Californian franchise in MLS.
Against Houston, the striker troubled the entire opposing defence before making the difference in a match where both teams scored three goals apiece. His goal adds to a personal tally that is growing over the course of this inaugural season.
A precious point in the race
The 3-3 scoreline gives San Diego FC a precious point in the race for the Western Conference playoffs. The Californian club, who are experiencing MLS for the first time in their inaugural season, must now keep progressing in a conference where every result counts.
The player praised his franchise’s attacking spirit despite the defensive generosity shown against Houston, reports JoueursCD. A statement that reflects the group’s desire to keep playing forward, while ironing out their defensive shortcomings.
The Leopards on the lookout
The DR Congo staff are closely monitoring the performances of this historic striker ahead of continental commitments. His displays in the United States are therefore not going unnoticed in Kinshasa, where the 35-year-old striker’s form is being watched.
For San Diego FC, the next instalment comes this weekend, in the next round of Major League Soccer fixtures in the United States, as the regular season reaches its final stretch.