Nigeria representatives continued their fine performance at the Viareggio Cup World Football tournament going on in Italy on Thursday after reaching the semi final of the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Beyond Limit came from behind to earn a hard fought victory over Torino FC, winning 2-1 at the Capezzano (LU) / “Cavanis” Sports Centre.
Armocida Simone opened score in the 7th minute of the game to give Torino the lead, but Dikko Adebayo restored parity for Beyond Limit at the half hour mark before Ayodele Shina scored the winner 54th minute of the game.
Ojodu City trashed defeated Hungarian side Honved 4-0 courtesy of Hafiz Ibrahim's hatrick for the second game running and another goal from Obalowu consolidated the win at Marina di Massa (MS) / “Ricortola” Sports Field
In a game between two Nigerian teams Alex Transfiguration lost to Mavlon 1-2. Madubuko's goal was cancelled by Inuwa while Agada's goal ensured the win at Lerici (SP) – Falconara locality / “Bibolini” Sports Field.
Beyond Limit will now play Ojodu City while Mavlon will play in the semi final fixtures that will be played on Saturday.
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