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Ghana forward Michael Baidoo continued his impressive form in the UEFA Europa League, scoring his second consecutive penalty for Elfsborg in their 4-3 defeat against Galatasaray.<\/p>\n

Despite the Swedish side’s loss, Baidoo’s composed finish from the spot kept his team in the contest, marking a standout performance for the 24-year-old.<\/p>\n

Baidoo’s goal came in the second half after a VAR review confirmed a handball in the box by Galatasaray\u2019s Bar\u0131\u015f Y\u0131lmaz. Calm under pressure, Baidoo sent goalkeeper G\u00fcnay G\u00fcven\u00e7 the wrong way, scoring in back-to-back European matches. His contribution helped spark a valiant Elfsborg fightback after trailing 3-0 at halftime.<\/p>\n

Though the Swedish side couldn\u2019t complete their comeback, Baidoo\u2019s recent form has been a bright spot in Elfsborg\u2019s Europa League campaign.<\/p>\n

He remains a key player for the club as they navigate tough upcoming fixtures. With his confidence growing, the Ghanaian forward will be looking to inspire Elfsborg in their remaining group stage matches. The 24-year-old has five goals in 11 games this season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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