AITEO CUP 2022 : Amas Obasagie’s Heroic Saves Helped Bendel Insurance FC To The Round Of 16 Against Nasarawa United

Bendel Insurance coverage Soccer Membership of Benin, Wednesday defeated Otasollo FC 4-3(Shootout)and progressed to the spherical of 16 of the continuing 2022 Aiteo Cup.

The sport had led to a 1-1 draw at 90 minutes of the regulation interval, however the Benin Arsenal triumphed within the shootout that compelled.

Insurance coverage goalie Amas Obasogie stole the present as his heroic saves on the Kwara Sports activities Advanced took the sport past the attain of Ottasolo soccer membership of Lagos,4-3 on penalties to progress to the spherical of 16 of the 2022 Aiteo Cup.

Bendel Insurance coverage obtained the sport underway in a really snug temper with a collection of possibilities within the first 5 minutes of the sport however was unfortunate to bury their foes within the first half.

Bendel Insurance coverage took the lead courtesy of Imade Osarenkhoe who made no mistake in scoring from the rebound of Zaidu Ayuba’s highly effective shot on the right track

The Benin Arsenals had one other alternative to extend the aim tally within the twenty sixth minute when Meyinwa collected a go on the sting of the field and launched a shot the goalkeeper might solely look on because the ball zoomed over the bar for Otasollo’s goal-kick.

Ottasolo obtained into the sport with some harmful assaults after dominating within the midfield, however the mixture of Benjamin Tanimu and Anyanwu Sunday introduced the state of affairs underneath management.

Dominant Insurance coverage was near getting their second aim in direction of the tip of the primary half with an excellent probability missed but once more Imade.

Insurance coverage resumed the second half on the entrance foot, however they surrendered their possession to the Lagos-based staff who took cost of play and obtained a deserved equalizer.

Substitute, Ayodele Shina calmed himself in the midst of Insurance coverage’s defence and rose above Anyanwu Sunday and Tanimu Benjamin to attach his head with a sq. play to degree up for Ottasolo within the 54th minute.

Coach Monday Odigie made double substitutions so as to add chew to his assault, sending in
Taiwo Oripelaye and Oluka Ngei have been in for Sarki Ismael and Deputy Echeta respectively, however that didn’t change the outcome till the shootout that favoured them.

Ottasolo additionally made double substitutions to counter Coach Monday’s plan towards them, however all to no avail because the Insurers maintained the momentum.

Insurance coverage obtained a fast counter-attack, halted and was rewarded with a free kick. Benjamin and Zaidu stood on the ball and did a apply kick which rolled out for a aim kick.

Through the shootout Bendel Insurance coverage missed their first kick however went forward to attain their remaining 4 kicks as Amas Obasagie rose to avoid wasting the final two kicks of Ottasolo to win 4-3 on penalties, sending his staff into wild jubilation on the Kwara Sports activities Advanced – a spot they’re but to be overwhelmed in 4 years.

Bendel Insurance coverage FC now has NPFL facet Nasarawa United to deal with within the spherical of 16, the identical staff they succumbed to in the identical spherical final season.

In the meantime, the feeders’ staff of Bendel Insurance coverage FC at Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium in Nnewi succumbed to Akure Metropolis Academy 2-1 in the identical aiteo Cup spherical of 32, a recreation performed underneath protest.

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