3SC, Kwara United win 2018/2019 AITEO State FA Cup
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan defeated Crown FC of Ogbomosho by 1-0 yesterday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan to win the 2018 AITEO FA Cup.
The first goal in the 26 minutes by 3SC’s Junior Ayobami spotting jersey number 10 spurred both sides to intensify more efforts in their style of play.
Both sides became more aggressive, pressing further into the box 18 and defending their side from penetration.
Edith Agoye, the 3SC coach, commended the players for a good match.
Agoye said it was a good one, adding that they didn’t start the season well.
“This is a morale booster for the players, we are taking it one step at a time. All focus and attention is now on the league. We are ready all the way to win the Nigeria National League which is the second tier of Nigeria’s league.
“When we win, then can we be promoted to the National Professional Football League. Our focus is getting the promotion,” he said.
The coach, however, thanked their supporters and urged them not to relent in the support.
“Please keep supporting us and even when we don’t play like you expected, please bear with us,” he said.
Oluwaseun Abidemi, the Assistant Coach of Crown FC, said that the better side won.
Abidemi said it was unfortunate they could not convert the chances they had
into goals.
“I respect our opponent, we gave our best but it wasn’t enough,” he said.
Ayobami who scored the only coach in the match said he’s glad to have scored the wining goal.
He said it was indeed a tough game and they all played their hearts out.
Also, Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin beat city rivals ABS FC 3-2 on penalty kicks after regulation time ended 1-1 on Saturday in the final of the state’s FA Cup competition.
The match played at the Kwara Stadium Complex in Ilorin, Kwara United drew the first blood in the 75th minute.
That was when Shamsudeen Hashim jabbed home a Mutiu Oladejo cross from close range.
Oladejo had capitalised on a defensive blunder by Godwin Abah, who miscalculated while attempting to push the ball away from his marker, won possession for Hashim to utilise.
But Alao Danbani evened the scoreline three minutes later when he nodded the ball past goalkeeper Jonah Usman. (NAN)