Godwin Paul helps Heartland secure Quarter Final SpoT in the AITEO Cup

Heartland objective keeper, Godwin Paul, made the distinction for the Naze Millionaires saving her blushes to ship the staff by way of to the quarter finals on the expense of Dakkada FC.

After a barren first half with probabilities far in between. Coach Erasmus launched Nonso Nzediegwu and Alfred Alexander .

Nonso’s impression was on the spot giving his reverse quantity a run for his cash, his reduce within the 59th minute offered an excellent alternative for Ojonugwa who fluffed his traces.

The mix of Chukwujike Jacob Chibuike Nwaiwu and Nonso Nzediegwu lastly paid off within the 89th minute when Chibuike powered house an unstoppable header for the curtain raiser. Heartland sadly caved in and conceded a penalty within the dying moments and have been duly punished by Aniekan Ekpe who transformed from the spot to ship the sport to the lottery of penalties.

As soon as crushed, they are saying twice shy. Godwin Paul who had saved Heartland within the recreation with some good reflexes turned the hero but once more, saving Aniekan Ekpe ‘s penalty to e book 1 / 4 closing ticket for the Naze Millionaires .

Reacting after the sport Heartland’s Technical Adviser, Erasmus Onuh admitted that it was a tough recreation for his facet however promised a greater outing within the quarter finals

“Really, we weren’t at our greatest. The most effective that God has given us, we have now used it, we’re going again to re-strategize and I promise that we’ll transfer ahead “

Heartland will battle Katsina United for a semi closing berth at Illorin Kwara State on Wednesday tenth August 2022.