A last minute goal from Umegbe Oga was enough for COAS Shooters to draw De Defenders 35-35 on the Day 7 of the ongoing 2019 Prudent Energy Handball League in Abuja.
Emeka Nnamani led COAS Shooters were spectacular in the first half leading by 18-17 but missed crucial goals during the second half.
The coach of De Defenders, Sunday Ajanah took advantage of the lapses of the COAS Shooters back line but could not get the much needed win after full time.
Plateau Vipers could not sting Owena Kings as they settled for 23-23 draw. Owena Kings took the lead in the first half by 13 to 11 goals but could not maintain the lead throughout the duration of 60 minutes.
Meanwhile, Seasiders Babes came from behind to steal a crucial point against Desert Queens in the female match.
Desert Queens who led with three goals (14-11) after the end of the first half were exhausted leaving Seasiders Babes to come back into the game and drew 27-27.
Kano Pillars continued in their quest to top the league standing, howbeit they are still second behind Safety Shooters, as they emphatically defeated Sokoto Rima 24-14 while Bornu Spiders ensured that Prison Key Boys will continue to wallow as the bottom team in the league with a 43-33 victory.
Day 7 results:
Kada Queens 33-10 Owena Queens
Borno Spiders 43-33 Prison Key Boys
Kano Pillars 24-14 Sokoto Rima (12-8)
Seasiders Babes 27-27 Desert Queens
Niger United 35-25 Kada Stars
Plateau Vipers 23-23 Owena Kings
COAS Shooters 35-35 De Defenders
Plateau Vipers 23-23 Owena Kings
Safety Shooters 27-25 Lagos Seasiders
