Lobi Stars of Markurdi play out a 1-1 draw in opposition to Stomers Membership within the ongoing Gold Cup preseason event.
Ismail Lekan scored within the second half to cancel out Emmanuel Ofem’s first-half opener as Lobi Stars performed out a irritating 1-1 draw in opposition to Stormers Sports activities Membership on matchday 2 within the ongoing Gold Cup Pre-Season soccer event performed at Ebedei Stadium Sagamu.
The Makurdi-based facet’s early settlement into the extremely anticipated encounter as they comfortably possessed and distributed the ball, supplied them the chance to take an early lead within the twenty seventh minute via Emmanuel Ofem, who has been in a blistering type for his facet.
Coach Abubakar Bala’s guided facet protected their slim lead, showcasing character and resilience over their opponent earlier than halftime. Stormers Sports activities Membership had a possibility to degree the scoreline from the penalty spot a minute earlier than the halftime whistle when Alhassan Aminu handed the ball contained in the field.
Sadly for the Ogun-based facet, Lobi Stars goalkeeper Abubakar Umar stood agency and brilliantly stopped Peter Orshi spot kick. The centre referee sounded his whistle for the halftime break.
Lobi Stars went via a sequence of attacking performs seeking their second purpose shortly after they returned from the break.
Nonetheless, their efforts weren’t rewarded. Stormers Sports activities Membership bought a second penalty when the referee pointed to the spot, and this time, Isma’il Lekan capitalised on the chance to degree the scoreline to 1-1 within the 63rd minute.
Lobi Stars pushed ahead seeking one other purpose because the minutes ticked all the way down to stoppage time. Sadly, they might not discover one other purpose to harm their opponent as all their efforts proved abortive at full-time.
Coach Abubakar Bala in his post-match interview says
“I commend the boys, it’s a work in progress, and these video games are good for them, and for us to make sure we get issues proper forward of the brand new season,” he defined.
