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Sadiq at the double as Almeria beat Real Betis in pre-season friendly

The Nigerian forward is building his goalscoring form ahead of the Rojiblancos' league opener in almost a fortnight

Umar Sadiq scored a brace as Almeria defeat La Liga club Real Betis 2-1 in a pre-season friendly match on Wednesday.

Th encounter took place at the Nuevo Mirador Stadium and it was Almeria’s sixth-preseason friendly as they get ready to begin the Segunda Division campaign.

Sadiq fired the Rojiblancos ahead in the 10th minute but the lead was short-lived as Rober Gonzalez grabbed Real Betis’ equaliser, seven minutes later.

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On the half hour-mark, the former Rangers and Roma striker restored Almeria’s lead with his second goal of the evening.