NWFL Super Six: Edo Queens Pip Bayelsa Queens To Go Level On Points
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By Sportsgister
Mathematical Edo Queens dribbler Goodness Osigwe’s 45th minute Superb goal gave the defending champions an all important 1-0 win over Bayelsa Queens FC in the win or burst Super 6 classic match played today at the Remo Stars Stadium Ikenne Ogun State.
The dangling winger who came in as a substitute before the end of the half hour, grabbed her first goal of the competition when she tapped in Emem Essien’s pass across the six- yard box, beating goalkeeper Monle Omini, of Bayelsa Queens to it.
The moment the Stylish Osigwe came in, Edo Queens attacking line up was ignited, and Osigwe wasted no time in proving her wing play prowess. Just at the dot of 45th, she stylishly netted in the first goal of the game bringing the first 45th minutes of the match to an end.
At the resumption of the second half, both teams came out looking more angry for goals, Edo Queens became more mobile mounting pressure on Bayelsa Queens.
Bayelsa Queen’s striker had one-one with Edo Queens goalkeeper Uzoma Ijeoma, but her magnificent save denied Bayelsa Queens an equalizer.
Goodness Osigwe, made several attempts to increased the goal
tally but goalkeeper Monle Omini, was always there on time to remedy the situation.
Chioma Moses, was on hand to finish off a rapid- fire counter- attack that would have made it 2-0 just few minutes to the end but hit the wood works.
It was a thrilling game number 4 for Edo Queens who are on course to win back the prestigious Super six trophy.
Having beaten their rivals today in an epic encounter, Edo Queens have indeed surmounted the insurmountable, because nobody gave them a chance. They will now tackle Nasarawa Amazons in their last game.
With today’s victory, the defending champions have played four games, lost one, drew one and won two. They have seven points to their credits, Bayelsa Queens also have seven from four matches.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
