Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos continued their fight against relegation after a goalless draw against Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia in Match Day 33 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played at the Agege Township Stadium.
The entire duration of the match saw both teams giving their all but MFM FC inspiring performance didn't yield any dividend. The first eight minutes of the encounter produced some spark with the Olukoya Boys winning the first corner kick but Ifeanyi Ifeanyi failed to make it count as the visitors defended stoutly.
Bolaji Sakin of Abia Warriors FC won a free kick for the away team in the 5th minute. His lovely effort went inches wide. He created space for himself two minutes after the free kick but his teammate deflected his attempt and goalkeeper James Aiyeyemi gathered the ball calmly.
Sikiru Olatunbosun was flagged offside in the 17th minute when he raced onto a pass from Kenedinum Nelson. Micheal Olaha of Abia Warriors unleashed a pile driver from outside the box but his effort went off target.
Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his wards dominated the last 15 minutes of the proceedings and won three set-pieces under three minutes. The visitors stood their ground and twarted all their efforts. The first half ended goalless.
The Lagos-based team upped their game in the second 45 minutes and forced the away team to their own half after series of counter-attacking display.
MFM FC's coach made three changes. Onuwa Chukwuka was thrown in for Kenedinum Nelson, Newman Musa came in to replace Austine Ogunye who had a goal ruled offside. Isah Akor was introduced for Stanley Okorom.
Stephen Odey was denied a glorious chance to put the host in front when his sumptuous acrobatic kick failed to beat the Aba-based team goalkeeper who pulled a fine save to keep the scoreline goalless.
The best chance of the second half came in the 64th minute but Sikiru blasted wide what could have been the opener for the homers. MFM FC defenders put up a good defensive play to block Sakin's free kick four minutes after Olatunbosun's strike went over the cross bar.
The match ended with both teams sharing the maximum points. MFM FC now sit on the 17th spot with 38 points from 30 league matches.
The entire duration of the match saw both teams giving their all but MFM FC inspiring performance didn't yield any dividend. The first eight minutes of the encounter produced some spark with the Olukoya Boys winning the first corner kick but Ifeanyi Ifeanyi failed to make it count as the visitors defended stoutly.
Bolaji Sakin of Abia Warriors FC won a free kick for the away team in the 5th minute. His lovely effort went inches wide. He created space for himself two minutes after the free kick but his teammate deflected his attempt and goalkeeper James Aiyeyemi gathered the ball calmly.
Sikiru Olatunbosun was flagged offside in the 17th minute when he raced onto a pass from Kenedinum Nelson. Micheal Olaha of Abia Warriors unleashed a pile driver from outside the box but his effort went off target.
Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his wards dominated the last 15 minutes of the proceedings and won three set-pieces under three minutes. The visitors stood their ground and twarted all their efforts. The first half ended goalless.
The Lagos-based team upped their game in the second 45 minutes and forced the away team to their own half after series of counter-attacking display.
MFM FC's coach made three changes. Onuwa Chukwuka was thrown in for Kenedinum Nelson, Newman Musa came in to replace Austine Ogunye who had a goal ruled offside. Isah Akor was introduced for Stanley Okorom.
Stephen Odey was denied a glorious chance to put the host in front when his sumptuous acrobatic kick failed to beat the Aba-based team goalkeeper who pulled a fine save to keep the scoreline goalless.
The best chance of the second half came in the 64th minute but Sikiru blasted wide what could have been the opener for the homers. MFM FC defenders put up a good defensive play to block Sakin's free kick four minutes after Olatunbosun's strike went over the cross bar.
The match ended with both teams sharing the maximum points. MFM FC now sit on the 17th spot with 38 points from 30 league matches.
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