Host Edo Stars suffered their second consecutive defeat on Day 2 of the National Division One Handball League holding in Benin City, Edo State.
Edo Stars couldn’t match the firepower of a rejuvenated Suleja Shooters as they were soundly defeated 23-13 in front of the their fans at the Indoor Sports Hall, Etete, Benin City, Edo State.
They couldn’t redeem themselves as they were subjected to another 28-19 defeat to Confluence Snappers
Suleja had lost their first match to Tojemarine on Day 1 but were clearly the better side against the home side.
Owena Kings struggled as they did in Day 1 but were able to get a slim 17-16 victory over Correctional Boys while Desert Warriors defeated Team Akwa Ibom 18-15.
Mindscope continued in winning ways, howbeit they were made to sweat as they defeated Confluence Snappers 16-15 while Tojemarine earned their second win against Adorable Stars 17-14.
Unity Boys of Abuja continued with their winning streak as they ensured they defeat Bayelsa United 21-17 while Benue Buffaloes earned a deserving 20-13 victory over the misfiring Rivers Bullets.
Correctional Boys made up for their earlier slim defeat to Owena Kings as they earned a 22-16 victory over Akwa Ibom while Police Machine defeated Gateway 18-16.
In the women category, Mindscope Academy earned a 10-0 win after they walked over Gallant Babes who didn’t make themselves available for the match while Bayelsa Queens ruthlessly defeated Police Machine 20-17 .
Abia Valliants defeated Confluence Queens 16-15 while Mindscope, who earlier got free winning points through walkover couldn’t match the force of Delta Force as they lost 25-15.
MATCH RESULTS FOR DAY 2 (11/7/2021)
MALE RESULTS:
Edo Stars 13
Suleja Shooters 23
Corrections Boys 16
Owena Kings 17
Desert Warrior 18
Team A/Ibom 15
Mindscope 16
Snappers 15
Tojemarine 17
Adorable Stars 14
Unity Boys 21
Bayelsa United 17
Benue Buffaloes 20
Rivers Bullet 13
Police Machine 18
Gateway 16
Corrections Boys 22
Team A/Ibom 16
Snappers 28
Edo Stars 19
FEMALE RESULTS:
Gallant Babes 0 (w/o)
Mindscope 10
Bayelsa Queens 20
Police Machine 7
Abia Valiant 16
Confluence Queens 15
Mindscope 15
Delta Force 25
MATCH FIXTURES FOR DAY 3 (12/7/2021)
Tojemarin Vs Gateway (M)- 8AM
Mindscope Vs Police Machine (M)- 9AM
Benue Buffalos Vs Bayelsa United (M)- 10AM
Abia Valiant Vs Police Machine (F)- 11AM
Confluence Queens Vs Mindscope (F)- 12AM
Owena Kings Vs Unity Boys (M)- 1AM
Team A/Ibom Vs RIV Bullet (M)- 2PM
Snappers Vs Adorable Stars (M)- 3PM
Edo Stars Vs Gateway (M)- 4PM
Bayelsa Queens Vs Delta Force (F)- 5PM
Desert W. Vs Corrections Boys (M)- 6PM
Tojemarine Vs Mindscope A. (M)- 7PM
Gallant Babes Vs Police Machine (F)- 8PM
