Barau FC earned a priceless level on the street after holding Enyimba FC to a 0–0 draw of their Nigeria Skilled Soccer League (NPFL) Matchday 21 encounter performed in Aba on Sunday.
The guests confirmed confidence from the opening exchanges and practically made a dream begin within the 2nd minute when Ebuka Nwokorie unleashed a strong strike from exterior the field. Nonetheless, Enyimba’s protection reacted rapidly to clear the hassle for a nook, denying Barau FC an early breakthrough.
The competition remained tightly balanced via the primary half, with either side battling for management in midfield however struggling to create clear-cut possibilities in entrance of aim. Enyimba loved spells of possession, whereas Barau FC stayed compact and disciplined, seeking to hit on transitions.
Within the second half, each coaches turned to their benches in quest of inspiration. Barau FC made a double substitution within the 67th minute, introducing Hillary Ekawu and Henry Ezeonye rather than Antony Sunday and Stanley Oganbor to inject recent power.
Enyimba responded nearly instantly, bringing on Wonah Williams and John Bassey for Eddiong Ezekiel and Mujeed Adekunle within the 68th minute.
Regardless of the modifications, clear possibilities remained scarce as each defenses stood agency. Enyimba made additional late changes within the 89th minute, with Emeka Onyema and Ndedi Henry changing Salman Abubakar and Joel Ezra, however the hosts had been unable to interrupt the resistance of a well-organised Barau FC aspect.
At full-time, the goalless stalemate mirrored a hard-fought encounter, with Barau FC leaving Aba happy with a clear sheet and a degree towards one of many league’s most skilled sides.
The consequence continues a optimistic run for Barau FC, who got here into the match on the again of a 2–1 dwelling victory over Niger Tornadoes, whereas Enyimba had been seeking to reply after a 3–0 defeat to Taking pictures Stars in Ibadan.
Barau FC will now flip their consideration to constructing on this momentum because the second stanza of the NPFL season progresses.
