Plateau United crash out of Aiteo Cup

The Niger Tornadoes yesterday dumped Nigeria Professional Football League champions Plateau United out of Aiteo Cup after the former defeated the later 2-4 over the two legged quarter final encounter.

The hope of Jos boys to claim the double this season was halted following their 2-2 draw against 10-man Niger Tornadoes at Rwang Pam stadium in Jos.

Tornadoes qualified for the semi-finals on a 4-2 aggregate win after winning the first leg 2-0 at Lokoja Confluence stadium last Wednesday.

The game was supposed to hold Saturday but postponed to Sunday due to bad weather.

Despite playing at home, Boboye’s boys were reduced to chasing possession for the majority of first half and were caught napping when Ibrahim Babawo gave Tornadoes the lead at the 25th minute.

Isah Hussaini added to United’s woes and terrible start after he made it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 40th minute.

United’s players were all over the place and were came to the rescue after the referee sounded the first half whistle.

When the second half resumes, the Lalong boys started on the front foot and their pressure was paid off after they were awarded penalty which was converted by Yaro Bature in the 52nd minute.

Few minutes later the visitors were reduced to 10men after Zango Abdulkadir was sent off for reckless challenge on Emeka Umeh.

The Tin city boys continue peppering Tornadoes and they were awarded second penalty after Yaro was brought down inside 18 yard box, which Yaro also dusted himself to slot the resultant penalty at the 90th minute to level the scores.