Perilous Times for Imperial as Wait for First Home Win of the Year Continues

VOE picked up their second victory on the road this year with a 4-1 victory against Imperial.

The visitors began the contest the livelier of the two sides as they pressed for the early goal. Eight minutes after kick-off, they broke through Imperial’s high-line of defense, with Shogbaike Oluwasegun’s low shot putting the visitors in front. 

Just before the half-hour mark, VOE doubled their tally. A defensive mix-up in the Imperial set-up left Adewuyi Ayomide with a simple tap-in. He did not miss as he extended his side’s lead. What seemed to be a smooth ride for the visitors hit its first bump in the 35th minute as Sabastine pulled one back for Imperial. But VOE would restore their two-goal lead in the second minute of stoppage time, with Folorunso Mayowa curling a free-kick beautifully into the net.

For all of Imperial’s attempts to half the deficit in the second half, they went on to concede the half’s first goal. A wicked deflection 12 minutes into the 2nd half saw the ball roll into the net, off a Lookman shot, without hindrance, to the dismay of the home supporters. They had been anticipating a first home win of the year in this clash. VOE however had other ideas as they ran out winners, leaving Imperial with more questions than answers.

MAN OF THE MATCH

Ayomide Adewuyi (VOE)
An ever-present threat to the Imperial defense.