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Sold by Leeds United, Oliver Sarkic scores first Burton goal

Oliver Sarkic of Burton Albion scores his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Burton Albion and AFC Bournemouth at P...
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Promising striker Oliver Sarkic has scored his first competitive goal in English football, two years after joining Leeds.

Oliver Sarkic of Burton Albion scores his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Burton Albion and AFC Bournemouth at Pirelli Stadium on September 25, 2019 in...

After moving in 2017, Oliver Sarkic has finally scored his first goal in English football.

Sarkic was on target for Burton against Premier League side Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup, scoring the opener.

His side went on to pull off an upset and win 2-0.

Sarkic joined Leeds from Benfica B in 2017, first on loan, then permanently, but only ever played for the club’s under-23 side.

After a loan in Spain, he was sold to Burton this summer.

The young striker had previously gone nine games without scoring for his new side. Now the former Leeds talent is off the mark.

Sarkic, 22, needed to go and play regular football, and the move to Burton could be what he needs.

Now he is off the mark and it should be upwards from here.

Oliver Sarkic of Burton Albion celebrates with team-mates after he scores a goal to make it 1-0 during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Burton Albion and AFC Bournemouth at...