NPFL side Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) defeated a stubborn Kebbi United 2-1 in their President Federation Cup round of 64 tie on Wednesday, www.aclsports.com reports.
Following some top-flight casualties on Tuesday, Shooting Stars came into this encounter cautiously, as Nurudeen Aweroro named a strong line-up for the match played at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Abuja.
After a goalless first half of dominance but without goals, 3SC entered the second half with a bit of purpose, and they were unlucky early on. However, all three goals of the contest were scored in the space of six minutes.
The Oluyole Warriors went in front through new Super Eagles invitee, Ayobami Junior, in the 62nd minute before Kebbi United equalized via Joel Godwin’s effort from outside the area. Two minutes later, Emmanuel Lucky set up veteran midfielder Abayomi Adebayo to restore 3SC’s lead, and it would eventually be the winning goal.
In Ilorin, Ogun State champions Beyond Limits lost 4-3 on penalties to Bida Lions after it finished 1-1 in regulation time. Kogi United defeated Lobi Stars 7-6 on penalties after it finished goalless in regulation time.
It also finished goalless between Stormers and Warri Wolves before the latter won 3-2 in the penalty shootout. In the marathon shoot-out between Sokoto United and Mojoda FC in Lafia, Sokoto won 14-13 after it ended goalless in regulation time.
FC Basira, Jigawa Golden Stars, and Warinje walked over Kanta Warriors, E-World FC, and Bichi First, respectively. Ebenezer Odeyemi and Samuel Akpan, with the goals, as Crown FC defeated Cynosure 2-0 in Anyingba. Meanwhile, Sporting Supreme and Ejigbo City played a 3-3 draw in regulation before Ejigbo City won 4-2 on penalties to book their place in the round of 32.
The final two games of the round will be played on Thursday.
ROUND OF 64 RESULTS (Tuesday games)
Kebbi United 1-2 Shooting Stars
Sporting Supreme FC 3-3 Ejigbo City FC (PK: 2-4)
Stormers SC 0-0 Warri Wolves (PK: 2-3)
Beyond Limits FA 1-1 Bida Lions FC (PK: 3-4)
Kogi United 0-0 Lobi Stars (PK: 7-6)
Crown FC 2-0 Cynosure FC
Sokoto United 0-0 Mojoda FC (PK: 14-13)
Jigawa Golden Stars 3-0 E-World FC (W/O)
Warinje FC 3-0 Bichi First FC (W/O)
Mighty Jets 3-0 Adanimogo FC (W/O)
FC Basira 3-0 Kanta Warriors (W/O)
