FC Ipaye and FC Enegwea took important steps toward the semi-finals of the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup with hard-fought 1-0 victories in the quarter-final first legs on Thursday.
FC Ipaye 1-0 FC Alloy – Legacy Pitch
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FC Ipaye started their quarter-final campaign with a crucial home win against FC Alloy at the Legacy Pitch. Striker Taylor Adebayo proved to be the match-winner, scoring the only goal of the game to give the hosts a vital advantage heading into the return leg.
The goal came at a perfect time, boosting Ipaye’s morale just before halftime. Despite FC Alloy’s best efforts to find an equalizer, Ipaye’s solid defensive display ensured they kept a clean sheet and took a slender but significant 1-0 lead into Friday’s second leg.
FC Enegwea 1-0 FC Nieketien – Maracana Arena
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At the Maracana Arena, FC Enegwea also secured a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Nieketien. The decisive moment came from Okpara Abraham, who reacted quickly during a goalmouth scramble to break the deadlock.
Enegwea’s win was built on strong defensive organization, as they kept a clean sheet and now head into the second leg with the advantage. FC Nieketien pushed hard for an equalizer but could not find a way through.
Tight Quarter-Finals Set Up Exciting Second Legs
Both first-leg matches were decided by a single goal, highlighting the high level of competition and defensive discipline in the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup.
FC Ipaye will look to protect their 1-0 lead at home when they host the return leg and FC Enegwea will aim to maintain their advantage when they face FC Nieketien again at the Maracana Arena on Friday.
Meanwhile, FC Alloy and FC Nieketien will be desperate to overturn the deficits in the second legs and keep their semi-final hopes alive.With both ties finely balanced, the quarter-final second legs promise to be tense and closely contested affairs.
