History is made in Edo FA cup Competition as Bendel Insurance Feeders team, today defeated NLO1 side Rolly FC 4-2 in a shootout that followed a goalless draw to set another all Insurance FC finals.
The baby Benin Arsenals were runners up to the senior team who emerged champions in the 2022 Edo FA cup after beating Eagle Wings 5-4 on penalty after a goalless draw.
The Insurance Feeders who just qualified for the Federation (Aiteo cup) with their victory over Rolly FC will be playing in the NLO 2 this season.
Meanwhile,
Bendel Insurance senior team earlier in the day defeated Eagle Wings FC 1-0 to secure the finals ticket in the 2023 Edo FA Federation cup competition.
The Benin Arsenals goal poacher Imade Osarenkhoe came from the bench to change the complexion of the game and subsequently delivered the desired result for his side in the 77th minute of the tight game.
The Benin Arsenals manager Monday Odigie started the defense of the 2023 Edo FA Cup he won last season with the second string of his team, allowing the regulars including Imade Osarenkhoe, Austin Ogunye, Deputy Echeta, Stephens Sodje, Ebuka Akobundu and Emiloju and others to rest until the second half of the Semifinals match.
Buchi was tripped in the box by Eagle Wings defender which the center referee spotted immediately before substitute Imade Osarenkhoe stepped forward to convert it to win the game for Insurance FC.
Insurance FC defeated Yak FC 3-0 in the quarter finals match to qualify for the Semifinals on Saturday .
The all Insurance FA cup final match is scheduled to hold on Wednesday,Match 15,2023. Kick off time is 3.00PM at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin city.
