In a captivating matchday two encounter of the NNL Super 8 playoffs, Ikorodu City and Beyond Limit played out a 1-1 draw at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Monday. This outcome marks Ikorodu City's second consecutive draw in the tournament.
Beyond Limit FC drew first blood in the fifth minute through Kparobo Arierhi's clever lob over the goalkeeper, following a clever flick-on by Olamilekan Adegboyega. The Ikenne-based side's fiery start saw them dominate the early exchanges. However, Ikorodu City, nicknamed the Oga Boys, gradually gained momentum, with Austin's cross hitting the woodwork and Arierhi replicating the feat at the other end just before halftime.
The stalemate was finally broken when Ajeyigbe Toyeeb scored a brilliant equalizer for Ikorodu City just a minute later, restoring parity to the contest. The second half saw Beyond Limit's Farouq Ogundare rattle the bar with a fierce shot, narrowly missing the opportunity to regain the lead.
The game took a dramatic turn when Victory Iboro was sent off for handling the ball in the penalty area, conceding a penalty to Ikorodu City in the 70th minute. However, the Oga Boys failed to capitalize on the chance, missing the ensuing penalty.
Despite being a man down, Beyond Limit showed resilience and determination, holding on for the remaining 20 minutes to secure a hard-fought point. This result keeps them atop the Southern Conference log, a testament to their unwavering spirit and determination.
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