1XBET Cup: Panthers, Soccer Talents Set the Pace at Campos Mini Stadium

The Lagos Island Conference of the maiden 1XBET Community Grassroots Tournament began yesterday at the Campos Mini Stadium on Lagos Island with matches in Groups A and B. 

 In the opening game of Group A, Golden Stars FC and Ultimate FC played out a 1-1 draw with Kareem Osman of Ultimate FC scoring in the 42nd minute of the game. The response by Golden Stars FC was immediate as Ahmed Shakiru netted the equaliser in the 43rd minute.

The second game of the group, between Ikoyi  Dolphins versus Panthers FC, was more keenly contested as Panthers FC hit the top gear in the 9th minute through Felix Agoro. In the 22nd minute of the interesting encounter, Usman Ele levelled scores 1-1. Panthers eventually secured the winning and of course, the maximum points through the strike by Sunny Ofonime in the 48th minute.

Elsewhere in Group B, Gallant FC and Young Strikers FC cancelled themselves out in a 1-1 draw result. Both teams started on a cautions note with Akoma Henry however giving Gallant FC the lead in the 11th minute of the first half. Young Strikers took control of proceedings in the second stanza and asked questions of their opponents severally.

 And when it looked like they have lost it, a 90th minute free-kick save their blushes as both teams shared the spoils

In the last game of the opening day of the Lagos Island Conference, Island United lost 2-3 to Soccer Talent FC.

Wasiu Eshinlokun opened the scores in the 4th minute, finishing a sweet move to give Soccer Talent the lead. 

Island United fought back swiftly and levelled scores through Bookey Badu in the 7th minute. 

Islanders went into the lead via a low shot into the corner by Favour Badu but Soccer Talent responded by taking the game to their opponents in the second half and scored two quick-fire goals through Yaro Salisu in the 36th and 37th minutes, as they claimed the three points with a 3-2 victory.

Matches continue today in the Lagos Island Conference.