TCCCUP26/27 REVIEW MATCHDAY 3

Four Teams Extend Winning Run as Group Phase Reaches Halfway Stage

From early openers to late winners, the third round of TCC Cup games served drama, as teams continued to battle it out for points.

Sporting Lagos, in Group B, continued their 100% start to the competition, picking up a second win of their campaign. Abuchi Lawrence’s opener and Solomon Adabo’s powerful strike were enough to make Amos Adzuu’s 89th minute goal for Dino SC inconsequential in the 3-1 win.

Just like the Lagosians, Real Sapphire managed consecutive TCC Cup victories with a 4-0 against D Shack FA. But, unlike Sporting Lagos, Coach Daniel’s boys left it late, scoring four times in the final 20 minutes of the game, with Chiagozie Onwe scoring a 14-minute double. The only draw of the round came in the group’s other game, with Dannaz and Broad City settling for a point apiece after their 2-2 draw.

In Group A, Atlantic Business failed to defend their one-goal lead, losing 2-1 to Valiant. This loss came despite going ahead after five minutes of play and after the Business Team conceded a 90th minute winner. Imperial, on the other hand, made it two wins out of two after a rampant 4-0 win over Gaiters FC.

In the group’s final game, Beyond Limits avenged their league loss to Gbagada with a TCC Cup win. Albeit a slim 1-0 victory, it was enough to secure a third win on the bounce and secure their spot at the top of the standings.