Integrity FC and Sunshine FA produced an exhilarating and dramatic encounter that saw the Seasiders claim a 5-2 win in Ibro Peckham Football Competition at Champions Arena, NUD Playing Ground Olose.
The game exploded into life after just nine minutes when Ayuba Salau capitalised on a superb through ball from his midfielder, calmly finishing one on one to put Integrity ahead.
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Sunshine FA dominated the early exchanges, with their forwards narrowly missing and a series of shots testing the opponent keeper, who produced several key saves.
However, Integrity FC push forward their lead through Ogunbowale Kanyisola in the 25th minute against the run of play after a loose pass allowed a simple tap-in at the back post. Ojo Lolu pounds on defensive error to fuel the lead to 3-0.
Sunshine FA responded swiftly, as Olamilekan Oseni weaved through defenders before curling a precise finish into the bottom corner to make it 3-1 just nine minutes later.
And the second half continued in a lively back and forth fashion, though Sunshine FA maintained overall control without adding to the tally.
The game carried on with the same intensity and Sunshine FA scores again to reduce the scores to 3-2 as a well-struck free-kick nestled into the top corner, bounce back from the crossbar to deflect back in Wisdom Eze in the 49th minute leaving the Integrity FC keeper helpless.
Undeterred, Sunshine FA retook the lead when Agbonde Victor favoured from a defensive error to pinpoint the bottom corner.
With two additional minutes, Olaniyi Basit toppled the goal with a beautiful touch down to earn maximum points from the dramatic seven goal thriller (5-2).
Integrity FC earns its first maximum points after two games and will lock on with Gold FC hoping for a qualification to the Round of 16.
