Head Coach of Messiah FC, David Dosu has expressed worried over the lack of scoring chances his boys missed early today against Metropolitan FC in the ongoing National League One season, NLO taking place at Remo Stadium, Ikeene, Ogun State.
Although Messiah FC defeated Metropolitan FC 3-0 Dosu who expected the wide goal margin against their opponents said the match would have ended seven goals to nothing but his players failed to convert their chances in the encounter.
“I am not happy because we could have scored up to seven goals today but at the same time, I am glad we were able to bounce back from the loss against Yobo FC. Presently we still need to work on our finishing so that we can win well against our next opponents on Saturday, “he said.
Ifeanyi Opara opened the scoring against the run of play after a goalmouth scramble. Adebowale Adegoke added the second goal following good work from Sholola Seweffu to give Messiah FC a commanding 2-0 lead at the end of the first half.
Messiah FC started the second half on a brighter note but failed to convert their numerous chances that came their way.
Adigun Ibrahim came off the bench to score from the spot after a Metropolitan FC player handled the ball in the box; the diminutive midfielder sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to increase Messiah FC lead.
Messiah FC goalkeeper, Sadiq Raji produced a last-minute world-class save to deny Metropolitan FC a consolation goal.
The match ended 3-0 in favor of Messiah FC; they will be hoping to build on the impressive win when they take on Jossy FC on Saturday.
