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Toni Payne grabs two assists in Sevilla victory against Valencia

Toni Payne contributed two assists as Sevilla secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Valencia in Saturday's Spanish Primera Iberdrola game at Estadio Antonio Puchades.

The American-born Nigerian had returned from making her international bow in the Nigeria campaign at the 2021 Turkish Women's Cup in Antalya, where she scored once in three appearances.

The 25-year-old striker was handed her 19th start of the season against Valencia and her contribution helped Cristian Toro's team subdue their hosts to make a return to winning ways.

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On the heels of a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid, Toro's ladies were aiming to bounce back against Valencia but made a false start as Candela Andujar gave the hosts the lead after just 16 minutes.