Shooting Stars earned a 2-0 victory over Katsina United in Match Round 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with D. Umar and Q. Adegoke scoring the goals.
Shooting Stars
Katsina United
Substitutions:
Shooting Stars
Katsina United
Ball possession:
Umar broke the deadlock in the 18th minute to give Shooting Stars a 1-0 lead. The home side then secured all three points when Adegoke doubled their advantage in the 72nd minute.
Passes:
Katsina United were unable to find a response as Shooting Stars protected their lead to claim a clean sheet and a valuable NPFL victory.
Defense:
The opening goal arrived after 18 minutes, with Umar finishing to put Shooting Stars ahead. Despite the limited statistical data available from the match, the goal gave the hosts the platform to control the contest.
Face-to-face:
Katsina United attempted to recover after the interval, but Shooting Stars remained disciplined and extended their lead through Adegoke 18 minutes from time. His 72nd-minute strike made it 2-0 and effectively settled the match.
Fouls:
- Yellow cards:
- A. Yallilo (Katsina United) at 60 minute
- Red cards:
- A. Yallilo (Katsina United) at 60 minute
The last five games (including this match):
- Shooting Stars - WLW
- Katsina United - LWLD
Top 5 NPFL scorers:
Line-ups:
Next games:
- Shooting Stars will play with Warri Wolves. September 27 at 15:00 (GMT), on Warri Township Stadium.
- Katsina United will play with Doma United. September 27 at 15:00 (GMT), on Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.