Heartland FC keeps the NPFL alive.

By Kingsley Uzowulu.

Heartland FC yesterday at Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri defeated Jos’s Plateau United from 2-0 on 36 of the NPFL.

The Naze Millions took the kick -off of the meeting through Surajudeen Lawal while entering directly in business.

Both sides seem to know the other above especially after a 5-goal thriller in the inverse matches in the first verse of the League when visitors beat the coach Emmanuel Amuneke he tutored the 3-2.

The two teams had a good part of the possession and distribution of the ball with the home team showing more determination and commitments to go in front.

The Deadlock was broken in the 18th minute of half when the prolific lethal finer of Naze Millions Surajudeen Lawal opened by scoring for his team out of a goal -bocca.

The team led by Christian Molokwu did not give up even after scoring while dictating the cause of the game after building the trust and courage required to face visitors at will.

The boys of the plateau fought hard to level up, but their efforts never fruits while Heartland FC tenaciously kept in command until the end of half.

After the second half of the second half, Plateau United made a tripartite replacement while sending 3 players to fortify their team. These changes brought some light to the team while dealing with the midfield and made some attempts to score against the home team, but for the agility of Kelvin Ogunga who was firmly among the wooden works.

The team team showed resilience, calm and commitments in the middle of the large part because they knew they were in a precarious situation.

In the 55th minute the millionaires replaced Chuks (17) with Chukwudi Agor and in the 21st minute Shimagande (7) was drawn up for Nassy Isaac.

Visitors continued their torment from the home team to the other to get the so much necessary tie, but the Millionaires of Naze maintained their land and superiority while the four rear fired like a solid rock.

In the 71st min Surajudeen Lawal marked a tutor for his team when he shot an exceptional shot that captured the goalkeeper of visitors to his feet on his feet.

Jos’s boys were seriously injured as they made efforts for a consoling goal that was not allowed by the composed and compact defense of the home team.

In the 80 ° Min the Heartland FC bench replaced Anthony Omaka and Surajudeen Lawal for Daniel Ekpo and Ori.

The duo entered and caused more chaos for Plateau United while they launched the penetration into their vital area to add to their troubles.

5 minutes of additional time was dedicated to the referee and the home team kept the status quo even if visitors tried in vain to reduce the count until the referee blew up his Whitsle for the end of the game.

The owners of Owerri are now positioned 16th in the NPFL register and will be on the road to Bendel Insurance in Benin for the next game before their last game for the NPFL season of 2024/25 against Akwa United in Owerri.

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