Robo Queens rally back to end unbeaten run of Bayelsa Queens

Published on: 20 December 2023

Lagos State Football Club in the Nigeria Women Football League, Robo Queens ended former champions, Bayelsa Queens' unbeaten run on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Lagos LandLadies secured a 2-1 over the league giants after rallying back from a goal down at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

After 22 minutes of play, it was the visiting team that rattled the net first after Mercy Itimi's brilliant cross was superbly finished by Rose Ekong from close range.

Opeyemi Ajakaye however could have leveled score 11 minutes later, but her effort did not quiet hit the target as the tie ended 1-0 in the first half.

The host for the second half started with great momentum and in no time the equaliser came in after 5 minutes of play in the second half.

It was Ajakaye who made the score line 1-1 after a cool finish as Robo Queens looked to turn the game around.

4 minutes later, Favour Nkwocha almost put the hosts in front but her attempt went inches wide.

The come back was completed eventually in the 59th minute as Folashade Ijamilusi after a rebound from Onyenezide Esther Screamer.

Robo held on for the remaining minutes of the game to end the year with the three points.

The win takes Robo Queens third of the group B log after 6 matches while Bayelsa Queens end the year 4th on the log.

 

Uche Dozie

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