Aiteo Cup: Upset As Ottasolo Dump Abia Warriors Out In Warri
Ottasolo FC of Lagos recorded a famous victory to zoom to the Aiteo Cup 2022 round 32 after defeating Abia Warriors 2-1 in a highly competitive contest at the Warri Township Stadium, Warri.
The Nigeria National League club side lived it late as two late strike from Ugonna Samson and Ayodele Shina canceled Ahmed Yakub's 50th minute low strike to dump Abia Warrios out of the Aiteo Cup 2022.
Despite enjoying better possession, Abia Warrios could only manage a shot at goal as both teams went to the break with no goal to separate them.
On resumption, both teams started from where they stopped as Abia Warriors continued to dominate possession.
The Umuahia based team finally got their deserved goal on 50th minute through Ahmed Yakub who powered home a low freekick from the edge of the box.
The Solo Boys trailed for 30 minutes until the gaffer of the side, Oladunni Oyekale introduced the two Super Subs, Ayodele Shina and Ugonna Samson which happened to be the beginning of the turning point.
The young striker made his impact felt immediately as he provided a clever assist for Ugonna Samson to gift the Lagosians the equalizer on 87th minute.
Energetic Ayodele Shina would later register his name on the scorer's sheet with a pinpoint strike after he had rounded Abia Warriors goalie, Pius Ibrahim to give Ottasolo the important lead.
Abia Warriors poked and knocked but they were repelled by the resolute defense of Ottasolo as the game ended 2-1.
Substitute, Ayodele Shina was voted as Man of the match.
Reacting to the victory, Coach Oladunni of Ottasolo FC said:
"My Boys respected Abia Warriors too much and as a result gave them room to dominate the midfield in the first half.
"We tried to correct the lapses during the break and it worked really well for us.
"Kudos to the players, after conceding the goal, they fought back with everything and got the two goals.
"Our attention has now been shifted to the next match. We must start our preparations immediately.
"No doubt a good game and maximum respect to Abia Warriors. They showed and proved that they are plying their trade in the country's top flight league.
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