Savio Idezi delivered a standout efficiency to assert the Man of the Match award as Sensible Metropolis defeated Gateway FC in a pulsating five-goal encounter in Lagos, compounding what has been a troublesome season for the Lisabi Boys.
The hosts drew first blood within the thirty sixth minute when Gafar Ojo discovered the breakthrough, placing Sensible Metropolis forward in an evenly contested first half. Gateway FC, nevertheless, responded with willpower after the restart.
Within the sixty fifth minute, Babatunde Taofeek produced a shocking solo effort to deliver Gateway stage at 1-1, injecting contemporary momentum into the competition and setting the stage for a dramatic finale.
Sensible Metropolis responded emphatically. Mubarak Mustapha restored the lead within the 67th minute earlier than Savio Idezi prolonged the benefit simply two minutes later, firing residence within the 69th minute to open up a two-goal cushion at 3-1.
Gateway refused to go down with no combat. Within the seventy fifth minute, Christian Samuel reacted quickest to a unfastened ball to scale back the deficit, making it 3-2 and making certain a tense end in what had change into a see-saw battle.
Regardless of late strain from the guests, Sensible Metropolis held agency to safe all three factors, whereas Gateway FC’s struggles proceed in what has been a woeful marketing campaign for the Abeokuta-based aspect.
Idezi’s influential show, capped by his essential purpose, proved decisive in an exciting contest that stored followers on the sting of their seats.
