Warri Wolves had a dominant display on Matchday 18 against FC Ifeanyi Ubah at the Delta State Polytechnic Stadium in Ozoro, after the Seasiders put the Anambra Warriors to the edge of the sword and secured their fourth win 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL campaign.
Thanks to a 3 – 1 triumph.
The victory was the first recorded under the watch of interim Head Coach, Paul Offor.
Warri Wolves had played a 1 – 1 draw against Heartland FC in Owerri and they were still basking in the euphoria of that priceless point claimed against the Naze Millionaires on Matchday 17.
Former FC Ifeanyi Ubah striker, Uche Ihuarulam scored from the penalty spot to put Warri Wolves in the lead in the 5 minutes.
Ten minutes later, Eru Jackson scored a second for the hosts, finishing off a brilliant solo effort by put the ball through the legs of FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper, Abuchi Okeke.
At the other side of halftime, Warri Wolves continued their dominant display, until Emeka Uzor stretched the advantage for Warri Wolves, after poking in an Efe Yarhere pinpoint cross from the right flank.
In 76 minutes, Christian Molokwu scored a consolatory goal for the Anambra Warriors, after hitting the ball real hard outside the vital atea and ensured the final scores stay 3 – 1 at full-time.
At the end of the game, FC Ifeanyi Ubah head coach, Uche Okagbue, said Warri Wolves were lucky to have clashed with his side on the day their game did not work out the way they had planned it.
“They were lucky that they played us on our bad day,” said Okagbue empathically.
“On our day, we would have given a good run for their money.”
“My boys didn’t leave up to expectations today, especially my fullbacks.”
But his opposite number, Coach Paul Offor of Warri Wolves attributed the victory to the hardwork his players put in prior to the game.
“We’ve been working hard for this game through the week,” Coach Offor noted.
“I want to appreciate my players for their cooperation so far.”
“I know that there are things we need to improve on, especially our positioning when we are in possession.”
“My team is a work in progress.”
Warri Wolves will next be in action on April 4, 2021, when they travel to Kaduna to keep a date with Kano Pillars on Matchday 19.
