Nigeria National League promotion major contender, Crown FC of Ogbomoso yesterday beat thier fellow pretender, FC One Rocket 2-0 to boost thier chances with two league matches to end the football season of the 2021/22 Nigeria National League. Crown FC were caged and denied access into the final area at the first half and they were largely restricted to pot shots from distance.
Yussuf Taiye, Dauda Olalere and Fabode Olaitan went close on three occasions, while Seyi Okeowo saw a low shot come back off the base of the left-hand post in first-half stoppage time.
As Crown FC continued to labour in the second period, Head Coach Anthony Encho introduced Fredrick Etta and Igwe Uzo from the bench, and shortly after this, the homers made the breakthrough.
Crown FC second top scorer, Yussuf Taiye put the Ajilete Warriors in control at the 73rd minute in a tension soaked encounter held at the LAUTECH football pitch, Ogbomoso.
Oginni Olatunbosun got on the score-sheet shortly afterwards from the spot through as assist from Yussuf Taiye to end the match two-nil win.
After the match, Anthony Encho told oyosportsnews.com.ng “We played in a very professional way and controlled the game for most of the time. FC One Rocket fought at the first half and we were denied access into thier area. At the second half, we created chances, made some tactical decisions and we got two good goals because we must get three points and keep pushing.”
“Our next match is against Warri Wolves, people may see it difficult but football is full of surprises. With today’s performance, I trust in God.”
