NPLF’23: Setback for Doma United super six hope as they share spoils with Rangers

Doma United endured a irritating night within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League Match Day seventeen on Sunday with a 0-0 draw in opposition to Enugu aspect Rangers Worldwide marked by midfielders Samuel Matthew and Hillary Ekawu each seen yellow.

Bidemi Owoku got here closest for the hosts earlier within the first half with a low shot which was cleared by Rangers’ defender whereas midfielder Hillary noticed a shot nicely saved after his thunderous shot couldn’t beat Rangers’ goalkeeper within the first interval.

Rangers missed a string of probabilities, with their wingers seeing a point-blank effort going huge, whereas they’d a purpose sure effort cleared off the road halfway by means of the second half.

Doma United went closed to creating the breakthrough instantly after the break after Hillary’s lengthy throwing was headed out and it bounced again to him. He fired a shot at purpose and Usman Musa flicked together with his head however it went huge for a purpose kick.

One other alternative offered itself within the sixtieth minute whereas United grew in confidence. Rangers’ goalkeeper spilled Usman Musa’s shot and Barnabas picked it from the left and despatched in a crossing that was headed by Bidemi however his effort was cleared off the road.

Nonetheless, a superb save from Kingdom was sufficient to maintain United within the sport. He tipped the ball over the bar after a one-on-one effort by a Rangers winger.

United made some modifications in direction of the final ten minutes with Success Simon changing Barnabas whereas Ufere Chinedu and Paschal got here on for Bidemi and Usman Musa within the closing minutes.

The Akinade aspect mounted stress however Rangers defended nicely to disclaim the Savannah Tigers a house win of their remaining house sport of the season.

Doma United dropped one place as Rivers United replaces them on the second place with the identical factors however above on purpose distinction. Lobi Stars remained high of the log with thirty factors, adopted by Rivers United with twenty-six factors whereas United occupies the third and remaining Tremendous Six place with twenty-six factors as nicely. United nonetheless have a sport in hand in opposition to Rivers United.

“It isn’t the end result we needed however we are able to’t do something about it now that the sport is over. However we’re not giving up but till it’s over. The one factor now could be that now we have to work more durable than we have been purported to.”

Doma United will journey to Abuja for his or her Federation Cup Spherical of 32 in opposition to FR Ebunuajia from Imo State on Wednesday tenth Could 2023 on the Space Soccer Pitch by 2PM.

Doma United will journey to Abuja for his or her Federation Cup Spherical of 32 in opposition to FR Ebunuajia from Imo State on Wednesday tenth Could 2023 on the Space Soccer Pitch by 2PM.

-DUMEDIA