Austin Ogunye 82 minute goal gave Bendel Insurance a 1-0 victory over host Bayelsa United in day two of the Nigeria National League NNL Super Four decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium,Yenagoa.
Coach Diepreye Teibowei made seven changes from the team that played out a goalless draw with Doma United of Gombe yesterday with Osagie Onisodumeya replacing Kelvin Ogunga in goal post.
The Prosperity Boys who dominated proceeding yesterday against Doma United had a scrappy display in the first 30 minutes but discovered their rythme in the second half but could not break the Benin Arsenal defence line.
The host came very close in registering their first goal of the tournament on 70 minute from Endurance Ebedebiri’ s header as the centre signaled offside in what could be described as best opportunity of the game.
Twelve minutes later Austin Ogunye put Insurance ahead from Divine Nwachukwu’s left footed cross, Ogunye missed the first shot but rose fast to slot in the rebound to send the jubilant Insurance fans into celebration.
The victory earned Insurance three points same with El-Kanemi Warriors who defeated Doma United 2-0 in the first match of the day at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
Goals from Obota Paul and Abdulrahman Daddy gave El-Kanemi Warriors the win over the Savannah Tigers.
Friday will witness a game as El-Kanemi Warriors battle Bendel Insurance by 4pm in and encounter that looks like a decider for both sides.
In post match interview, Technical Adviser of Bayelsa United Diepreye Teibowei said the super four has shown that there is still work to do for the team, pointing out that the flood affected the their pre season preparations ahead of the new season.
An elated Bendel Insurance coach Monday Odigie said he was impressed with the outcome of the game describing Bayelsa United as a good team, stating that their focus is on the game against El-Kanemi Warriors.
Bendel Insurance captain, Maurice Prince asserted that they are in Yenagoa to win the super four the tournament having missed out last season.
He commended his team for the show of dexterity throughout the encounter, noting that the victory has given them hope going to the NPFL.
