Aiteo Cup: Sunshine Stars Edge Osun United On Penalties In Tight Round 64 Encounter 

Sunshine Stars superior to the spherical 32 of the AITEO Cup on Sunday, beating Osun United 5-4 on penalties after a barren regulation time play on the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.

The Owena Whales couldn’t break the resistance of the Omoluabi Giants regardless of asking all of the questions within the opening half of the Southwest derby, with Temitope Vincent within the thick of issues.

After failing to punish United’s sloppiness within the opening seconds, Vincent moved by way of on aim within the seventh minute following an excellent solo run, however his tame effort was blocked in entrance of aim.

Then 11 minutes later it was Leonard Ugochukwu’s time to attempt with an effort that was charged down at shut vary, whereas his comply with up on the rebound drifted simply broad.

David Ariyo confirmed good reflexes and application to forestall an personal aim, tipping over from a miscued header after the half hour mark.

Sunshine Stars may have taken the lead on the stroke of half time when Vincent was arrange from Ugochukwu’s dummy inside the realm, nevertheless his effort from few yards out was saved by the goalkeeper.

Clear lower probabilities had been at premium within the second half, nonetheless substitute, Ikenna Cooper mustered a detailed try at aim, second after he was dispossessed from an opportunity inside the realm late on.

The 2 facet couldn’t be separated after 90 minutes, regardless Emmanuel Deutcsh’s boys nicked it 5-4 on penalties with Chigozie Chilekwu changing the decisive kick after United’s final penalty was off the goal.

The win sends Sunshine Stars by way of to the spherical of 32 the place they face Rovers FC of Calabar on Wednesday on the Enyimba Worldwide Stadium, Aba.