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Heartland FC strengthened their push for promotion with a convincing 3-0 win over Gateway United FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.
The Naze Millionaires asserted their authority in the early stages of the match, with Emmanuel Charles opening the scoring in the seventh minute to give the hosts a bright start.
Heartland continued to push forward and were rewarded again in the 38th minute when Udochukwu Anumudu doubled the lead before halftime.
Gateway United struggled to cope with the attacking intensity of the Owerri side, particularly the influence of Francis Erikan, whose relentless running and physical presence shocked the defense throughout the match.
Erickan proved to be a constant threat, blocking opponents and creating space for the midfield to dictate play, allowing Heartland to enjoy a fluid passage of football.
He finally capped off an impressive performance with the third goal in the 71st minute to seal the victory.
Under the guidance of coach Emmanuel Amunike, Heartland controlled the match with discipline and attacking intent, keeping the pressure on the visitors from start to finish.
The result keeps Heartland firmly in contention as the promotion race intensifies, with the Owerri side looking to sustain their momentum into the remaining matches of the campaign.
