Ogunshola Warriors retain PUNCH Summer Week football title after 5-4 penalty shootout win
Ogunshola Warriors have retained the PUNCH Summer Week football title after a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win. Read about their back-to-back victory! Read More: https://punchng.com/ogunshola-warriors-retain-punch-summer-week-football-title-after-5-4-penalty-shootout-win/
Ogunshola Warriors secured the PUNCH Summer Week football title for the second consecutive year after triumphing 5-4 on penalties against Aboderin Blazers. The final took place in Magboro, Ogun State on Friday. The defending champions defeated Aboderin Blazers 5-4 on penalties, following a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Aboderin Blazers took the lead in the first half with a goal by Kehinde Fawzi, but Okamgba Justice equalized for Ogunshola Warriors.
Adekunle Sulaiman and Ojo both scored for the champions, bringing them level at 2-2. Aboderin Blazers extended their lead to 3-2 before the Warriors scored again, making it 3-3. The match ended in a draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. Ogunshola Warriors converted three of their four penalties, while Aboderin Blazers scored two of theirs.
The shootout was decided by goalkeeper Isaac, who saved Chris's penalty for the Blazers, allowing Ogunshola Warriors to secure their second back-to-back PUNCH Summer Week title.
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