Lobi Stars defeated a non-league club side FC Yobo Saturday at the ongoing Goldcup preseason invitational tournament in Ijebu –Ode, Ogun State.
Lobi Stars Technical Adviser Godwin Uwua made nine changes in the starting lineup from Saturday’s draw against Enyimba .
The pride of Benue began the game on a bright where they had their first attempt on goal in the sixth minute, Patrick left-footed effort from 20 yards was punched away by FC Yobo goalkeeper in the firing line
Veteran Midfielder David Tyavakasse slice in a cross from the left side of the pitch which gave Lobi Stars the lead in the 18 minute in the first-half.
Lobi Stars second goal finally sealed the win, when Sunday Akeleche stepped up to seal the points from the penalty spot in injury time after a player from the FC Yobo had fouled Patrick Ikeokwu in the area.
The key points…
- Patrick Ikeokwu stretchered off in the 40th minute after he was hacked down by onrushing FC Yobo defender inside the box, denying him to find the back of the net.
- Lobi Stars intensify their effort at the interval, with Emmanuel Eze, Joseph Nathaniel and Rufus Omotayo all going close.
