NNL: Gateway Utd Pip Dynamite FC, Now Unbeaten In Three

Oluwole Johnson’s second half goal proved to be the decider as Gateway Utd edged Dynamite FC of Edo State 1 nil in a Nigeria National League, NNL matchday 9 encounter at the MKO Abiola Int’l Stadium, Kuto Abeokuta.

In the penultimate and last home match of the season for the Akeem Busari led side, Adodo Stephen missed a sitter just five minutes into the game while in a one on one situation with Dynamite goalkeeper to beat but clipped the ball over the cross bar.

Chances were minimal between both teams just as there was a huge let off for the hosts as Dynamite almost scored against the run of play on the half hour mark.

Possession gained, play broken but still Gateway United’s effort in the final third wasn’t enough.

The hosts eventually broke the deadlock just five minutes into the second half as Oluwole Johnson tapped a loose ball from Michael Okolo’s corner.

Julius Ikechukwu almost had his magical moment with a good run into the Dynamite box, got past three defenders but his effort was well saved by the Dynamite goalkeeper.

Another corner was swung in with ten minutes left on the clock by Michael Okolo but Nicholas Egrigba’s header could not but hit the upright of the woodwork.

Stephen Adodo would then go on to miss the last chance after a brilliant run into the area but pulled his target off guard.

With the win, a three consecutive victory now see Gateway Utd have 11pts, just one behind Group B3 table topper Dynamite FC who are on 12pts.

Gateway Utd next travel to Ekiti Utd this Saturday as they hope to snatch a last minute qualification.