Assemblies of God Football Club of Benin sent shockwaves through the spine of many football stakeholders in Edo state as they beat Delight Football Club to secure a place in the Edo State Football Association Cup.
Both sides gave the fans something to discuss for a long time after a watertight encounter at the Crescent Sports Club Football Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Delight FC and Assemblies of God Both teams had cruised to victory in their quarter-final matches with impressive results over City Rovers and Ine Stars, respectively, setting the stage for an electrifying encounter.
Assemblies of God drew first blood courtesy of Isaac Omigie, who replicated his performance from the previous match against Ineh Stars FC. Omigie doubled his tally with a well-taken freekick, handing Assemblies of God a commanding but surprising 2-0 lead at halftime.
Delight FC’s attempts to reduce the deficit were thwarted. The game became so frustrating for them when the woodwork denied them of a goal that could have energized a comeback journey towards the end of the first half.
Delight FC’s resurgence continued as the game resumed with high-pressing tactics that kept them advancing at various intervals, but Assemblies of God remained disciplined and firmly controlled their backline to ward off any hope of a comeback for their opponents.
Despite their convincing 5-0 win over City Rovers in their previous outing, Delight FC’s usual attack method of play was hindered by Assemblies Of God’s resolute defence.
It was more than a sound of victory for the Church Boys as the centre referee sounded the final whistle.
Isaac Omigie, the Man of the Match, beamed with excitement as he shared his thoughts post-game: I feel good about this, and I prepared for it and now we’re focused on the finals, which is going to be massive.
Assemblies of God now wait for the winner between Bendel Insurance and BJ Foundation, for the grand finale at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium later in the month