Thomas Partey on target for Atletico Madrid as Valencia held to a home 2-2 draw against Simeone’s side
Ghana ace Thomas Teye Partey found back of the net when Atletico Madrid drew 2-2 with Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium last Friday night.
Ángel Correa assist deflected off Valencia defender before the resultant ball fell into the way of unmarked Marcos Llorente. The Atletico Madrid midfielder shot from the six yard box to give the visitors lead on the 15th minute.
Valencia leveled on the 40th minute when Gabriel Paulista head home a jumped shot from the left edge of the box.
It was the turn of Thomas Partey to restore ATL Madrid’s lead on the 43rd minute. The Ghanaian International dispossessed Valencia midfielder Daniel Parejo, run through from midfield before shooting from right inside the box to the bottom left corner.
On the 59th minute, Geoffrey Kondogbia scored from a powerful Daniel Parejo cross to ensure the game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Partey now send his goal tally to two Laliga goals for Atletico Madrid this season so far.
