Ghanaian international Dennis Odoi put in a solid performance for Club Brugge despite their narrow 3-2 defeat to Fiorentina in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday.
The 37-year-old started the match in midfield and played a solid role, despite the loss. He completed a respectable 74% of his passes and contributed positively in both ground and aerial duels. SofaScore awarded him a rating of 6.4 for his performance.
Fiorentina took an early lead through Riccardo Sottil in the 5th minute, but Hans Vanaken equalized for Brugge from the penalty spot just 12 minutes later. The Italians regained the lead through Andrea Belotti in the 37th minute before Igor Thiago restored parity for Brugge again in the 63rd minute. However, a dramatic stoppage-time goal by M’Bala Nzola sealed the win for Fiorentina.
With the second leg scheduled for May 8th in Belgium, Brugge must overcome this deficit to reach the final. Before then, they will shift their focus to the domestic league, where they face Antwerp in the championship round on May 5.
Dennis Odoi has been a dependable presence for Club Brugge this season, making 35 appearances and chipping in with 2 goals across all competitions. His experience and leadership will be crucial as they look to bounce back from this defeat and challenge on both fronts.