Lagos Supremacy Cup Day 3 Summary: Dino SC and Beyond Limits set the stage for a thrilling final, while 36 Lion faces off against Charlesann for third place
Lagos Supremacy Cup Day 3 Highlights: A showdown of champions as Beyond Limits meet Dino SC in a highly anticipated final
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Lagos Supremacy Cup Day 3 Overview: Ikorodu City and FC Bethel exit the tournament
Lagos Supremacy Cup Day 3 Update: Dino SC and Beyond Limits vie for the coveted title
The 2024 Lagos Supremacy Cup final will feature the reigning champions Dino SC going head-to-head with the Viareggio Cup victors Beyond Limits at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday morning. Kickoff is 9:50am Nigerian time.
In the third-place playoff, Charlesann will challenge 36 Lion. The match underway at 8am.
Teams competed fiercely on Friday, aiming to impress the scouts in attendance.
Here’s a recap of Day 3:
Dino SC 3-2 Ikorodu City
Despite a brace from Wisdom Ubani, Ikorodu City fell short, losing 3-2 to Dino SC. Dino SC finished at the top of Group A with 10 points out of a possible 12.
Seamoriow 1-1 FC Bethel
FC Bethel initially took the lead with a goal from Ojo Jordan, but Seamoriow equalized through Quadri Adewuyi, who found the far left corner.
Broad City 1-0 Real Sapphire
A 5th-minute goal from Terhide David was sufficient for Broad City to secure a narrow victory over Real Sapphire.
MS Success 0-3 Charlesann
Charlesann capitalized on a poor defensive performance from MS Success, with goals from Sunday Jones, Uche Jones, and Akolawole Lateef leading to a 3-0 triumph. With six points and a goal difference of +3, Charlesann awaited the outcome of the Beyond Limits vs FC Bethel match to determine their fate in Group B.
36 Lion 1-1 Ikorodu City
Samson Akinyoola’s late goal secured a well-deserved point for 36 Lion in their match against Ikorodu City. Ahmed Malik opened the scoring in the 45th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after goalkeeper Samuel Oriola saved his initial penalty attempt. This result allowed 36 Lion, in second place, to secure a playoff spot for third place with a total of seven points from four matches.
Beyond Limits Football Academy 1-1 FC Bethel
In another thrilling encounter, Beyond Limits managed to draw 3-3 with FC Bethel, thanks to Abiodun Toheeb’s equalizer in the 52nd minute. The match was action-packed from the start, with Akinsipe Amos scoring in the 18th minute. Ojo Jordan seemed to give Bethel the upper hand by scoring after a rebound from goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba. Toheeb’s goal reignited hope for Beyond Limits, but Uchenna Marizu restored Bethel’s two-goal lead shortly after. However, in a dramatic finish, Ogunniyi Oluwaseyi and Toheeb scored to level the match. The result was disappointing for FC Bethel, who finished third with six points (+2), while Beyond Limits topped the group with eight points from four matches.
Day 3 Results:
Dino SC 3-2 Ikorodu City
Seamoriow 1-1 FC Bethel
Broad City 1-0 Real Sapphire
MS Success 0-3 Charlesann
36 Lion 1-1 Ikorodu City
Beyond Limits Football Academy 3-3 FC Bethel
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