Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Saturday continued with their impressive home form as they defeated title contender, Rangers of Enugu 2-1 in a match day 35 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League played at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.
Both sides created a pocket of scoring chances but the first half ended in a stalemate.
The Oluyole Warriors on resumption for the second half piled pressure on the Flying Antelopes and got rewarded six minutes after, as Ifeagwu Ojukwu converted the spot kick which was awarded his side after Nojeem Olukokun had been fouled in the box.
Former Sunshine Stars striker, Ajani Ibrahim doubled the lead for the Gbenga Ogunbote men when he placed the ball over onrushing Rangers Ghanaian goalkeeper, Nana Bonsu in the 64th minute.
The league leaders reduced the tally in the 89th minute through Chisom Egbuchulam as the homers held on to the 2-1 lead till the end of the game which produced two red cards.
Rangers’ defender, Chibuzor Madu was the first player to bag a red card after he brought down Olukokun in the box which resulted in a penalty kick, while 3SC defender, Moses James was also issued a red card in the dying minutes following a rough tackle with an opponent.
Speaking after the match, 3SC defender, Izu Joseph said it was a hard fought victory for his team.
“I give glory to God for this victory, it was a very difficult match because our opponents really did everything to avert this defeat. It would have been another story if we had dropped points at home again and kudos to our fans for their support. With this victory, I believe we are going to be better placed on the table now,” Izu told Tribunesport.
Meanwhile, former Rangers handler, Christian Chukwu said nothing would stop his side from lifting the league trophy this season adding that, the Flying Antelopes are ready to win all their remaining matches.
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