It was a day of highs and lows for Niakate, whose dramatic performance had a major impact on the match. In the 64th minute, Niakate was the hero, stepping up to score a crucial equalizer for his team, bringing them back into the game at a key moment.
However, just minutes later, his joy turned to frustration. In the 66th minute, Niakate received a yellow card for a reckless challenge. Then, in the 67th minute, before he could settle back into the game, the referee showed him a second yellow for another foul, resulting in an automatic red card and his dismissal from the match.
Despite being down to ten men, Niakate’s team fought valiantly to hold onto the draw. But heartbreak struck in the dying moments. In the 94th minute, their hard-earned equalizer was cancelled out by a stoppage-time goal from the opposition, F K Bodo Glimt sealing their fate in a dramatic turn of events making it 2-1 in favor of the visitors.
Niakate’s night, marked by the thrill of his goal and the agony of his dismissal, left his team facing a tough result after what had seemed like a potential comeback.