Heartland Queens came from behind to defeat resolute opponents, Beautiful Tours Angels 5-2 at the ongoing 2021/2022 NWFL Championship in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.
The back-to-back convincing performance has put the Imo state campaigners on good stead to win promotion to the elite league at the end of the seven-day football showpiece.
The Owerri side have become an instant hit and fans’ favourites for the promotion ticket with their overwhelming and scintillating performances.
The NWFL Championship matchday 2 seven-goal feast on Tuesday took place at the Training Pitch of the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium.
The Angels from FCT, Abuja had their nose in front through captain, Priscillia Omeje in the 16th minute before the Owerri side’s unarguably enterprising hit woman, Lucky Mary even scores in the 34th minute ending the first half contest on one goal apiece.
The Owerri landladies showed hunger to win the grueling contest on resumption of play as concerted pressure on the opposite vital area yielded instant dividend with the reckless fell on Heartland Queens’ goal machine, Lucky Mary in the box, the resultant penalty was coolly and calmly converted by captain, Ugobest Osuji to help her side regain the lead. Lucky Mary consolidated her side’s lead with a masterly number three goal her successive brace in the championship.
However, the goal tally was reduced with a masterly volley into the net by Ifunanya Chikwai in the 67th minute for the Beautiful Tours Angels second and last goal of the match.
Experienced forward, Chioma John made it goal number four for her side in the 82nd minute and substitute, Mary Okorie crowned the team’s glorious performance with her competitive debut goal for the Owerri side at the dot of 90th minute to end the encounter on a heartwarming 5-2 cushioning of the opposite, Beautiful Tours Angels.
The NWFL Championship matchday 2 hard-fought win was blighted with red carding of enterprising lethal finisher, Lucky Mary on two yellow cards offence in the added time of the clash.
Heartland Queens have achieved 100% performance going into matchday 3 clash against Moje Queens on Thursday at the mainbowl of Dipo Dina Stadium.
Winners of each of the groups will win promotion to the elite league, NWFL Premiership at the end of match proceedings on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
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