Sharks football club pulled one of the greatest come back in the history of the Glo-NPFL after coming from 1-3 down against sunshine to draw level at the Akure sports complex.
Sharks went ahead in the 23rd minute through Ifeanyi Inyiam who jabbed in a Christain Pyagbara’s cross after outpacing Ivorian Angolar import in Sunshines’ backline.
The homers drew level in the 37th minute through Alex Oghogho who scored from the spot after a ball handling situation in the box and from the moments on Sunshine dominated possession playing most of the game in Sharks half and even have themselves to blame for not increasing the tally when Adeniyi and Dayo Ojo had only the goal keeper to beat.
The first half ended goalless and four minutes into the second half the homers got another penalty after Michael Ezekiel pushed Olorundare to gained advantage in the box and the resultant spot kick was clinically converted by Alex Oghogho and before Sharks could come to terms after the second goal was scored Alaba Adeniyi capitalized on a defensive mix up to head home the third goal for Sunshine stars in the 52nd minute.
In the 53rd minute Coach Ogunbote brought in Nasiru Hussaain for Kelly Kester to fortify the midfield immediately sunshine got their third goal and when it looked like the sun will continue to shine on the score board of Sunshine stars Chima Akas blasted home Sharks second goal in the 65TH minute to give the league leaders a life line.
Hussain fondly called Zizou when he was with sunshine few years ago actually brought some stability to Sharks midfield, providing cover for Joseph Nathaniel and Fredrick Obomate whose screamer in the 73rd minute zoom past Ayalogu Godwin for Sharks equalizer.
Muyiwa Lawal had a glorious chance to put Sunshine back in the lead eight minutes from time but the heavily built attacker went blank in front of goal paving way for a quick counter which almost paid off for Sharks.
Sunshine stars will have their keeper to thank for saving Pyagbara’s angle shot in the 88th minute which would have sealed the game for the visitors.
though disappointed that the man ended 3-3,the match will certainly be in the memory of fans that came to the stadium because they were entertained with a basket full of goals.
Scorer of Sharks Equalizer and man of the moment Fredrick Obomate described the goal as the best goal he has ever scored since he started playing football.
“I just told myself if I can to the ball before the defender and shoot I will score Obomate said
“the goal is the best I have ever scored and I will cherish it for a long time to come and it has shown that my team has character “.
The diminutive midfielder is confident of winning at home against Rangers next Wednesday if they replicate same commitment and resilience displayed against Sunshine stars.
“such performance can only come from a side with some level of consistency and am very sure if we do the same against Rangers on Wednesday why won’t we win and win convincingly”He added
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