Heartland FC upon return to their home ground defeated Shooting Stars Sports Club in the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 31 encounter played on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Naze Millionaires edged the Oluyole Warriors 1-0 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, ending their 3-match winning streak.
After 20 minutes of the hosts taking possession while the visitors seemed to have the momentum, but no shots on target, the deadlock was finally broken 4 minutes later.
Divine Ukadike with a curler from a direct free kick which pass 3SC wall and goalkeeper Odah to put Heartland ahead.
It took an Odah save from Ukadike's free kick from around 30 yards out to keep the scoreline at 1-0 after 42 minute of play.
After 3 minutes of added time, Heartland goalkeeper, Darlingtin Ovunda kept out Monday Gideon's attempt to keep the hosts in the lead at the end of the first half.
In the second half, Shooting Stars Sports Club pushed for the equaliser, but there was no cutting edge chance as the tie ended 1-0.
Uche Dozie