By Hananeel Jackson
Bayelsa United produced a composed performance on Sunday to secure a fully deserved 2-0 victory over neighbors Go-Round Fc of Omoku in a match day seventeen encounter of the Southern conference in group B2 of the Nigeria National League NNL decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa.
Experienced technical adviser of Bayelsa United Diepreye Teibowei made three changes from last weekend team, Striker Tony Obia made his start since he joined in mid season, Uche Ihuarulam and Ayiba Edwin made a return after been sideline due to injury.
Israel Consul gave the Prosperity Boys the lead on 15 minute from Alex Oyowah smooth drive inside Go Round Fc danger zone as he placed the ball behind Go Round Fc goalkeeper Emmanuel Adebajo.
Solomon Abah on 25 minute almost doubled the lead for the Aiteo Cup Champions but hit the woodwork just before the half time Arum Chukwuebuka had a chance level the scoreline but fired wide.
Timitimi Ineikade who was introduced few minutes before half time break tested Go Round Fc goalkeeper Emmanuel Adebajo on 55 minute when he drives in with the ball but it was saved by the visitors goalie.
When it looks like the scoreline was going to end 1-0 man of the moment Alex Oyowah doubled the lead for Bayelsa United on 88 minute from Israel Consul brilliant effort.
The victory leaves Bayelsa United with 24 points same with Go Round Fc and will next travel to Calabar to face Rovers Fc of Calabar on Saturday.
In a post match interview, technical adviser of Bayelsa United Diepreye Teibowei noted that he expected tough fight from Go Round Fc due to their promotion chase.
He explained that they capitalized on the chances they had in the game, pointing out that he was not under pressure but assured Bayelsans of getting the promotion ticket at the end NNL season.
Go Round Coach Ngozi Elechi commended his lads for the great display despite the defeat, stating that the performance of the team has shown what they intend to achieve at the end of the season.
The highpoint of the game was presentation of the player of the month award sponsored by the President of the Independent Grassroots Sports Development Association IGSDA Ambassador Miebi Ogunu and the Chairman Bayelsa United Ebiki Timitimi to Favour Martins and Gabriel Biriduba.
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