PHCL21: Port Harcourt Football College outclass Legend FC as IAUE Sealions engaged a comeback victory over Ambassadors FC
Two rescheduled matches of week one in the 2021 Port Harcourt City League, took center stage on Thursday, 20th May 2021.
Port Harcourt Football College were three-nil victors over Legend FC while IAUE Sealions came from a goal down to defeat Ambassadors FC by 3-1.
Port Harcourt Football College started on a brilliant note, creating half-chances and awesomely dominated proceedings. Winger Yomade Emmanuel wreaked havoc in the opponent's half with his dazzling skills.
Port Harcourt Football College took the lead in the 18th minute via Joshua Ibrahim courtesy of a moment of brilliance by Yomade Emmanuel from the flanks. He raced past his marker before sending a pinpoint cross to an unmarked Joshua Ibrahim to slam home into the bottom corner.
Legend almost got the equalizer five minutes after conceding, Godwin Enemaku saw his ferocious left-footed strike been parried out by Michale Gabriel in goal for Port Harcourt Football College.
Just before the break, Yomade Emmanuel yet again skipped past his marker and delivered a cross to Jesse Francis whose weak shot was saved by Joseph Osani.
Italian-born tactician of Port Harcourt Football College, Fabrizo Serid effected a change at the break. Israel Archibong came on for Kehinde Salami.
Five minutes after the restart, Port Harcourt Football College got the two-goal cushion when Wilfred George sent a shot from a tight angle to beat the goalkeeper.
A man-of-the-match performance by Yomade Emmanuel saw him increase the tally in the 54th minute when he finished emphatically after he roamed purposefully into the box off an assist by Jesse Francis.
The final quarter and hour of the game was characterized by an impeccable game of football by the high-flying Port Harcourt Football College side, who dominated proceedings in a one-sided affair.
" We did a great job with a lot of space in the pitch and we scored three. It's okay in our first match and we enjoyed it. We tried to move the ball in the pitch and we try to do our work in other matches." Italian tactician Fabrizo Serid of Port Harcourt Football College.
" I'm not happy with the result, although the opponents came prepared more than us. I'm not blaming anybody because we all have a whole lot to do collectively as a team." Coach Promise Echemazu of Legend FC in his post-match reactions.
"I'm happy with the win for my team. If it's possible to be the best player in the league, I will be glad but my aim is that we win the league." You made Emmanuel won the Shoesky Man of the match award.
The second game witnessed a much improved second-half performance by IAUE Sealions to stage a comeback against Ambassadors FC.
Ambassadors drew the first blood from the spot-kick by Chijioke Oguaju in the 25th minute. Moments later IAUE Sealions initiated an attack from the flanks when Ibim Fyneface roamed into the box but got cleared by Paul Solomon.
The center-back pairing of Paul Solomon and Maxwell Miracle were at their very best to quell the attacking threats of the IAUE Sealions side. Just before the break, Coach David Egbiri of IAUE Sealions introduced Frank Cyril for Noble Emenike.
IAUE Sealions restored parity ten minutes after the restart from 12 yards. Johnson Goodnews stepped up and drilled the ball low past Abraham Sye.
The equalizer gave Coach David Egbiri's tutored team the momentum as the duo of Paul Benedict and Miracle Ibeche all had chances at goal but were denied by Abraham Sye.
The state-owned Higher Institution side added the second goal in the 65th minute. A spectacular volley into the top corner by Chinedu Nwamara saw the net rattling to the delight of Coach David Egbiri who went berserk on the touchline.
IAUE Sealions went on a rampage to add the icing on the cake with a low-driven shot by Chinedu Nwamara in the 75th minute for his brace as they ran home victoriously in a fine fashion.
Coach Monday Peter of IAUE Sealions in his post-match thoughts said his lads weren't focused in the first half.
" In the first half, the players lose signs of the game but they came back better in the second half. I encouraged them at the break that ensured we came back into the game."
" Fatigue contributed to the lost today but we take the lessons we have learned for a better outing in our next game." Coach Tamuno Abraham West of Ambassadors FC
" At first I was not in the game but I tried my best in the second half which resulted in a win. As for the volley, that's what I have been doing in training so I expected the goal." Shoesky Man of the Match award winner, Chinedu Nwamara.
Glodek FC will take on Corinthians FC in another rescheduled match to conclude the week one round of matches. The game will take place on Sunday, 23rd May 2021 at 3:30 pm at Joseph Yobo Mini Stadium, D/Line.
Port Harcourt Football College team list:
Gabriel Michael 1, Anthony Fredrick 15 (Auwal Hamisu 70'), Kehinde Salami 23 (Israel Archibong 43'), Moses Samuel 4 Tunde Suleiman 6 (Daniel Angel 70'), Emerun chibuike 5, Henry musa 21, Joshua Ibrahim 23 (Lashin Bidado 60'), Wilfred George Igor 8, Yomade Emmanuel Ajibola 7 (Habib Wilba 70'), Jesse Francis 20
Unused Substitute:
Saheed Jimoh 12
Legend FC team list:
Joseph Osain, Goodnews Akwa 20, Edward Unvigboje 90, Benjamin Asierika 80 (Victor Robert 60'), Dominic Nsikak 40, Solomon Onyiba 66, Godwin Enemaku 50, Obasi Daniel 88, Pilate Jesus 55 (Udo Cyprian 48'), Odoyi Clinton 30, Gbimelle Leyoor 77 (Simeon Tsgha 48')
IAUE Sealions team list:
Solomon Ebom 1, Noble Emenike 2 (Frank Cyril 43'), Suleiman Hassan 3, Johnson Goodnews 10, Koteh Nubarido 14, Godspower Godsgift 6, Paul Benedict 4, Chinedu Nwamara 9, Ibim Fyneface 7 (Godson Maduabuchi 70'), Samuel Joseph 8 (Sam Sunday 90'), Miracle Ibeche 15 (Lucky Ndimele 70')
Unused Substitutes:
Gowon Michale 20, Biabama Gogo 16.
Ambassadors FC team list:
Abraham Sye 25, Paul Solomon 5, Miracle Maxwell 3, Awoala Ekine 6, Chijioke 10, Theophilus Edward 4, Goodluck Obieniemie 14, Christian Ekpa 24, Emmanuel Felix 18, Nengeri George 12, Preye Abel 15 (Ngeri George 73')
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