In the latest clash of the 3rd Abuja Unity Pre-season Tournament, Nasarawa United was held to a 1-1 draw by Atlantic Integral FC from Suleja, Niger State. The match took place on Wednesday morning at the Area 3 Football Field in Abuja, marking the second Group 'A' fixture for the Solid Miners.
The game began with a promising start for Nasarawa United as Anas Yusuf scored just two minutes into the first half, giving his team an early lead. This advantage was maintained by Nasarawa United throughout the first half, demonstrating their intent to secure all three points.
However, Atlantic Integral FC proved resilient and equalized in the 54th minute with a powerful long-range strike from Mohammed Cheche. The shot caught Nasarawa United's goalkeeper, Jerry Isaac, off guard, ensuring that the Suleja-based side clawed their way back into the match.
Despite numerous attempts by both teams to gain the upper hand, neither side could alter the scoreline further. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams sharing the points.
As it stands, Nasarawa United has accumulated four points from their first two games, placing them at the top of Group 'A'. They will face Like Minds FC on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the same venue. Following this, their group stage campaign will conclude with a significant match against CKD FC on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM.
The competition's format dictates that only the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals. The final of the tournament is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2024.
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