Plateau United secured maximum points against Heartland FC in dramatic style in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 16 fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Peace Boys had to dig deep, returning after taking the lead to edge the tie 3-2 at the Jos Stadium.
Sunday Anthony opened the score early for the hosts after 5 minutes of play. Onovo’s corner went out for a throw-in, Itodo threw it in, and Kalu’s touch hit the bar before Anthony reacted quickly to score the opener. It was a lead that spanned the remaining duration of the first half.
However, events took a twist, as the Naze Millionaires turned the game on its head with two quick goals a few minutes after the resumption of the second half.
Tobi Iyanda scored a brace in the 53rd and 57th minute to give the visitors a surprising lead in Jos.
With 33 minutes more to go, a lot was still in store for the fans.
In the 69th minute, Anthony got his second goal of the day with another Itodo throw-in assist to bring the hosts back on level terms.
United sealed the win with a minute left to the 90-minute mark. Ibeh’s first touch from Farouk found Mancha, who delivered a beautiful cross from the flank for Mafeng Pam to slot into the net.
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