…… Intriguing Fixtures in Round 16
It was a goal harvest in the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2023 Bayelsa Governor’s Cup, tagged “Prosperity Cup”.
A total of 54 goals were scored in the Round out of the 16 games played. This gave an average of an impressive 3.4 goals per match.
Crusaders Feeders FC of Peretoru, champions in the 2019 edition surprised even themselves as they slaughtered Everton FC Ikolo, pumping fifteen goals past their hapless and helpless opponents at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Saturday.
On Sunday at the same venue, Kiri Pogu Owokiri of Nembe lost 1-2 to Dream Academy School of Yenagoa just as Buotoru FC Igbedi bowed 0-1 to Akenfa FC at the Tombia Center while Dream Boys FC, Odi humbled Yenigue FC 4-0. NUJ Bayelsa State Council overpowered Ikolo FC, 4-0.
On Monday at the Army College, Ebedebiri Field, Agge United slumped to a 0-3 defeat to Agbere FC as Azagbene Federated Community was trounced 0-4 by Ofoni United.
At the Niger Delta University, Amassoma venue, Ayisco FC Ogboinbiri pipped Rose of Sharon FC 1-0 with Oporoma FC also edging out Onopa FC 1-0 in a thrilling encounter.
In the games decided on Friday, Odioma FC pipped Apret FC Imiringi 2-1 at the Nembe Center while Otuasega Movers FC triumphed 4-3 on penalties over Moses FC, Sangana after playing 1-1 in regulation time.
At the Swali Center, Biseni United crushed Okodi FC 4-nil, as De Grace FC outscored Amassoma United 3-1.
On Saturday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Bayelsa United Feeders humbled Ayamalem FC 3-0, with Shegbelite FC beating Igbogene FC 9-8 in a nail-biting penalty shootout after both teams played a barren draw in regulation time while Ogbo United dismantled Ogbolo FC 3-nil.
For the round of 16, the following matches are scheduled;
At the SAMSON SIASIA CENTRE: WEDNESDAY 5th JULY
Shegbelite FC vs Bayelsa Utd Feeders FC 1pm
Ogbo United FC Ikibiri vs Crusaders Feeders FC 3 pm
THURSDAY 6th JULY at SAMSON SIASIA STADIUM
Biseni United FC vs De Grace FC at 1 pm
Dreams Academy Sch vs NUJ BYC 3 pm
AT THE AMASSOMA CENTRE ON FRIDAY 7TH JULY
Ayisco Fc Ogboinbiri Vs Oporoma Fc 1 pm
AT THE NEMBE CITY STADIUM: ON SATURDAY 8th July
Odioma United FC vs Otuasega Movers 1pm
AND FINALLY ON SUNDAY 9th JULY AT THE SAMSON SIASIA STADIUM:
Ofoni Utd Fc Vs Agbere Fc 1pm
Akenfa FC vs Dream Boys FC Odi 3pm
