Akinsola Ayomide
Match day two of NAPSS HOD cup fixtures saw both 400-level and 200-level teams emerged victorious against 300lv and 100lv teams. The two encounters showcased skill, determination, and drama on the field.
400-Level vs. 300-Level was a Seven-Goal Thriller, the clash between the 400-level and 300-level teams lived up to its billing as a must-watch match, with the seniors edging out their juniors 4-3 in a thrilling encounter. The 400-level team wasted no time asserting their dominance, racing to a 2-1 lead at halftime. Akon proved unplayable in the first half, netting two goals, while Oba kept the 300-level team in contention with a fine strike of his own.
The second half saw Akon complete his hat trick, extending the lead to 3-1. However, a mistake from the 400-level goalkeeper, Larhor, gifted Timi a tap-in, reviving hopes for the 300-level side. Olami then capped off a brilliant team move with a goal, bringing the scoreline to 4-2. Despite a late surge from the 300-level team, highlighted by Oba’s expertly executed free kick, the 400-level team held on to secure the narrow win.
In the second fixture of the day, the 200-level team edged the 100-level side in a closely contested 2-1 encounter. The freshers got off to a dream start when a defensive mistake saw Obinna turn Stanley’s free kick into his own net, giving the 100-level team an early lead.
Obinna redeemed himself in spectacular fashion, calmly converting a penalty after a handball in the box to level the score. With momentum swinging in their favor, the 200-level team pressed forward and found the winner through Bright’s perfectly timed header, sealing their victory and ensuring their qualification for the next round.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the next round of games as the competition heats up.
