Dakkada FC survive dogged Vandrezzer Academy problem to achieve semi-final

Nigeria Skilled Soccer League membership Dakkada FC got here from a purpose all the way down to defeat a dogged Vandrezzer Academy 2-1 within the opening sport of the 2023 Akwa Ibom State FA cup.

The match was performed on the Follow pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo Akwa Ibom State .

THE GAME 

Many would have anticipated Dakkada FC to run over the U-18 aged Vandrezzer Academy FC lads however that wasn’t the truth when motion obtained underway.

Within the opening half-hour, Dakkada FC tried in useless to stamp their authority on the sport however met stiff resistance from the Vandrezzer Academy lads who put up a courageous efficiency to maintain possession at 60-40.

With a minute to finish the primary half, Vandrezzer Academy struck the opener, Francis John discovered a well beyond goalkepeer Loveday Anungbo to reward his aspect a 0-1 lead at halftime.

Dakkada FC returned for the second half higher than the primary and piled stress on the younger Lions and obtained due reward within the fiftieth minute.

Adewale Lasisi was left unmarked contained in the Vandrezzer Academy penalty space. He managed a cross together with his chest earlier than taking pictures previous the opposition goalie for 1-1.

Dakkada FC then piled stress on the Vandrezzer Academy backline Searching for a winner, the NPFL aspect did have a purpose chalked off for offside mid-way via the half.

With the sport tied at 1-1 and the lottery of penalty shootout beckoning with 2-minutes of further time added on, Vandrezzer Academy conceded a penalty following a handball of their penalty space.

Referee Zachariah Nde duly pointed to the spot after the Vandrezzer Academy defender stretched his hand to dam a Godswill Nicholas cross from the precise.

Veteran Dakkada FC skipper Aniekan Ekpe stepped as much as rating and ship his crew into the Semi-final because it completed Dakkada FC 2-1 Vandrezzer Academy.

NEXT GAME 

Nigeria Nationwide League membership FC ONE Rockets will face Regeant FC within the different first-round conflict on Monday March 13, 2023 on the Follow pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium by 4pm.

SEMI-FINAL

Akwa United FC and Vandrezzer FC had been drawn bye to start their marketing campaign from the semi-final spherical.

Akwa United FC will now face fellow NPFL aspect Dakkada FC within the Semi-final whereas Vandrezzer FC awaits the winner of the FC ONE Rockets Vs Regeant FC conflict.

The Semi-final and Remaining video games will happen on the 18,000 capability Eket Stadium.