…Intriguing Fixtures in Round 16
By-Alambo Datonye Fred
It was a goal harvest in the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2023 Bayelsa Governor’s Cup, tagged “Prosperity Cup”.
A total of 54 goals were scored in the Round out of the 16 games played. This gave an average of an impressive 3.4 goals per match.
Crusaders Feeders FC of Peretoru, champions in the 2019 edition surprised even themselves as they slaughtered Everton FC Ikolo , pumping fifteen goals past their hapless and helpless opponents at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Saturday.
On Sunday at the same venue, Kiri Pogu Owokiri of Nembe lost 1-2 to Dream Academy School of Yenagoa just as Buotoru FC Igbedi bowed 0-1 to Akenfa FC at the Tombia Center while Dream Boys FC, Odi humbled Yenigue FC 4-0. NUJ Bayelsa State Council overpowered Ikolo FC, 4-0.
On Monday at the Army College, Ebedebiri Field, Agge United slumped to a 0-3 defeat to Agbere FC as Azagbene Federated Community were trounced 0-4 by Ofoni United.
At the Niger Delta University, Amassoma venue, Ayisco FC Ogboinbiri pipped Rose of Sharon FC 1-0 with Oporoma FC also edging out Onopa FC 1-0 in a thrilling encounter .
In the games decided on Friday , Odioma FC pipped Apret FC Imiringi 2-1 at the Nembe Center while Otuasega Movers FC triumphed 4-3 on penalties over over Moses FC, Sangana after playing 1-1 in regulation time.
At the Swali Center, Biseni United crushed Okodi FC 4-nil, as De Grace FC outscored Amassoma United 3-1.
On Saturday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Bayelsa United Feeders humbled Ayamalem FC 3-0, with Shegbelite FC beating Igbogene FC 9-8 in a nail bitting penalty shoot out after both teams played a barren draw in regulation time while Ogbo United dismantled Ogbolo FC 3-nil.
For the round of 16 the following matches are scheduled;
At the
*SAMSON SIASIA CENTRE:*
WEDNESDAY 5th JULY
Shegbelite FC *vs* Bayelsa Utd Feeders FC
*1pm*
Ogbo United FC Ikibiri *vs* Crusaders Feeders FC *3pm*
THURSDAY 6th JULY at SAMSON SIASIA STADUIM
Biseni United FC *vs* De Grace FC *1pm*
Dreams Academy Sch *vs* NUJ BYC *3pm*
AT THE AMASSOMA CENTRE* ON
FRIDAY 7TH JULY
Ayisco Fc Ogboinbiri *Vs* Oporoma Fc *1pm*
AT THE NEMBE CITY STADUIM: ON SATURDAY 8th July
Odioma United FC *vs* Otuasega Movers *1pm*
AND FINALLY ON SUNDAY 9th JULY AT THE
*SAMSON SIASIA STADUIM:*
Ofoni Utd Fc *Vs* Agbere Fc *1pm*
Akenfa FC *vs* Dream Boys FC Odi *3pm*
