Grassroot FC Share Spoils With Al-ameen FC In The Opener Of Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa Football Fiesta
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By Sportsgister
Grassroot FC this evening forced Al-ameen FC to a draw as the maiden edition of Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa Football Fiesta commenced in Ore Odigbo local government area of Ondo state.
Al-ameen who dictated proceedings in the first stanza went ahead through Babatunde Ebenezer’s exquisite tap-in
All attempts by Grassroots FC were thwarted by dogged and tenacious defending from Al-ameen defenders.
As second half resumed, Grassroot FC regrouped and became more hungrier to restore parity.
Grassroot thought they have equalized as beautiful ball was presented to oyekanmi Olawale who fired it over the bar.
Al-ameen who never came for second had to thank the bar for preventing Frank Olorunwa from scoring.
The parity was late on restored by Ismail Akeem who benefited from a well-taken free-kick from teammate.
Al-ameen finished the match with 10-man after Olawale Daodu was given the marching order for the second bookable offence
Upon the blast of the final whistle by referee,both teams exchanged pleasantries signaling the spirit of sportsmanship.
The Odigbo local government delegation to the opener was led by the chairman Honourable Taiwo Adegoroye.
Others in the chairman’s entourage include the secretary of the local government, chief of staff to the chairman and APC chairman in Odigbo local government.
Actions continue tomorrow as four matches are to be decided
Balogun FA will battle Golden Stars FC while Omifon united will face KFC
Also Puma FC will trade tackles with Royal Stars while Desire FC will entertain Great day FC
Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa Football Fiesta is sponsored by Monday Alade foundation
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
