Edo Queens’ attacker, Goodness Osigwe’s 45th minute superb goal gave the defending champions an all important 1-0 win over Bayelsa Queens FC in the win or burst Super 6 classic match played Thursday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.
The dangling winger who came in as a substitute before the end of the half hour mark, grabbed her first goal of the competition when she tapped in Emem Essien’s pass across the six- yard box, beating goalkeeper Monle Omini of Bayelsa Queens.
The moment the stylish Osigwe came in, Edo Queens attacking line up was ignited and she wasted no time in proving her wing play prowess. Just on the dot of 45 minutes, she stylishly netted in the first goal of the game bringing the first half of the match to an end.
At the resumption of the second half, both teams came out looking more desperate for goals. Edo Queens became more mobile, mounting pressure on Bayelsa Queens.
A Bayelsa Queen’s striker had a one-one with Edo Queens goalkeeper, Uzoma Ijeoma, but her magnificent save denied Bayelsa Queens an equalizer.
Osigwe, made several attempts to increased the tally but goalkeeper Omini was always there on time to remedy the situation.
Chioma Moses, was on hand to finish off a rapid fire counter-attack that would have made it 2-0 just few minutes to the end but hit the wood works.
It was a thrilling game number 4 for Edo Queens who are on course to win back the prestigious Super six trophy.
In another result, Rivers Angels who beat Naija Ratels 2-0, now have four points from four matches.
