NNL: Baruwa In Cloud Nine As Unlucky 3SC Narrowly Lost To Osun Utd

NNL: Baruwa In Cloud Nine As Unlucky 3SC Narrowly Lost To Osun Utd

Akanni Seyi

Osun Utd. were handed a boost in their quest to avoid relegation as they took Oluyole Warriors to cleaners in one of the match day 18 matches at the Osogbo Township Stadium.

Former Delta Force goal poacher, Monsuru Adio strikes as early as two minute to give United the needed maximum points, the encounter which saw the host ending 9 years winless streak against Ibadan landlord. 

The Omoluabi Giants as they are fondly regarded took initiatives right from the blast of the whistle, marauding ex-Shootings forward Thomas Adesina wreck an havoc in the vital area after controlling brilliant loop from byline. Onrushing lwo born striker instantly took it and slotted home acutely inside Shootings' six yard. 

Early in the second half, unlucky 3SC rattle the bar in their quest to salvage a point however United's keeper Arinze Okoro quickly diverted the rebound into a corner kick same way Elum Henry's header from close range goes narrowly off target at the death.

Edith Agoye later turned to top scorer Gafar Olafimihan who takes the place of hard fighting Malomo Ayodeji but were unable to break the stiff defensive pairings of Olushola Akilapa and Olatubosun Afolabi who was later replaced due to shoulder injury. Osun United endured a lengthy period of pressures and were rewarded with vital points against the run away group leader.

While speaking to newsmen after the tension soaked duel, the acting head coach of Osun Utd, Tunji Baruwa was full of excitement as he informed that the outcome would be the first of many. 

"We knew the strength of almighty 3SC before this match and we equally prepared for this game. It's unbelievable defeating the table topper but my lads have to put their lives on the wire to achieve the positive results.

"I want to thank the state government and the managements for the confidence reposed in me. I want us to believe this is a collective assignments and we will all be proud where we are going to finish this season." Ejo as he's fondly called who last worked with Gateway United stated.