Ikorodu City Pips Shooting Stars 2-1
The search for the first away win of the season continued as Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) lost 1-2 to Ikorodu City in a Matchday 12 encounter.
The Oluyole Warriors surrendered a 1-0 lead to throw all points away in the encounter played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
Backed by their vociferous supporters, including their Lagos based and traveling fans, the Ibadan soccer lords ,failed to hold onto their early lead, conceding two second half goals.
Anthony Okachi scored his first goal of the season, scoring the opener in the 15th minute, finishing off Samuel Ayanrinde's well laid pass.
The Stars dominated the first half and should have added to their tally but were undone by poor finishing.
The second half was a different ball game, as the hosts came out smoking, taking the game to the visitors.
They eventually levelled up in the 59rh minute through Shola Adelani who put the ball in after the Oluyole Warriors failed to clear their line during a goal mouth melee.
With two minutes left, RivioAyemweren jumped to head in a cross from the flank flank to score the winning goal, thus ensuring that the homers ran away with all points.
The results pushed Shooting Stars to the 12 position on the log with 15 points and the team will on Sunday, play host to Bayelsa United in a Matchday 13 fixture.
Tosin Omojola
Media Officer, 3SC
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